EPN-V2

MABY5320 Bioprocess Technology Emneplan

Engelsk emnenavn
Bioprocess Technology
Omfang
5.0 stp.
Studieår
2023/2024
Emnehistorikk
  • Innledning

    This course will provide an advanced understanding as to how chemical and biochemical information can be converted into mathematical descriptors of bioprocesses. It will convey an overview and a deeper understanding of chemicals and reactions pertinent to biological water treatment processes. A comprehensive knowledge base will be provided on engineered reactor process systems. The main focus will be on conceptualizing biochemical and physical-chemical processes, reaction kinetics, as well as on bioreactor operation and design principles. 

    Students will use models and train to use software - e.g., Matlab, Python - to run simulation models.

  • Anbefalte forkunnskaper

    No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

  • Læringsutbytte

    On successful completion of this course the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

    Knowledge:

    The student will have

    • knowledge of chemical conversion;
    • advanced comprehension of principles in biokinetic processes and stoichiometric relations in chemical conversion to infer mathematical description of biosystems;
    • know how to write up mathematical formulations describing bioprocesses to predict reactor systems performance using mathematical models;
    • knowledge of design and operational principles in water resource bioprocessing with stakeholder involvement;
    • good understanding of statistics and principles of bioprocess design under uncertainties.

     

     Skills:

    the student

    • has hands-on expertise in mathematical description of complex bioprocesses;
    • can apply mathematical manipulations to infer stoichiometric process matrix representation of reactor unit for chemical transport and conversion;
    • can analyse systems of equations to formulate mathematically reactor design and operation principles;
    • has hands-on experience to synthesise computer codes to simulate bioreactor system processes;
    • can implement engineering statistics to evaluate process design with uncertainties.

     

    General competence:  

    the student

    • has insight into biochemical and bioenergetic fundamentals principles;
    • is able to solve basic design and optimization problems using spread sheet and simple computer simulations for urban water quality engineering problems;
    • is able to use statistics to inform communication strategies to exchange information with stakeholders in smart water projects.
  • Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

    The teaching will consist of a combination of:

    • Lectures & discussions
    • Independent studies including video recordings and online exercises
    • Coursework assignments
    • Short laboratory exercises
    • Practical use of tools and software is taught to enable students to collect information, for calculations and assessments, and to present solutions in written reports and presentations.

  • Arbeidskrav og obligatoriske aktiviteter

    None.

  • Vurdering og eksamen

    1. One group-based (2-4 students) coursework project counting 70% of the grade,
    2. 15 min group presentation followed by an individual Q&A ( 5-10 min), counting 30% of the grade.

     

    Part 1 can be appealed, part 2 can't be appealed.

    In the event of failed or valid absence of exam, the postponed exam will be given as either an oral or written examination.

  • Hjelpemidler ved eksamen

    All aids permitted.

  • Vurderingsuttrykk

    A grade scale with grades from A to F (with A being the highest grade and E being the lowest pass grade) and F for fail is used in connection with the final assessment. 

  • Sensorordning

    1) Two internal examiners

    2) Two internal examiners

    External examiners are used regularly.