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BSEN30010

Academic Year 2023/2024

Bioprocess Engineering Principles (BSEN30010)

Subject:
Biosystems Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Biosystems & Food Engineering
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Francis Butler
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this module you will be introduced to some of the fundamental theories that govern the design and operation of equipment used in bioprocessing. You will encounter the principles governing heat and mass transfer in food and bioproducts and specific case studies will illustrate these principles.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the basic principles governing heat and mass transfer; Employ theory to carry out simple heat and mass balance calculations; Apply the principles learned to analyse and design specific technologies.

Indicative Module Content:

The principles governing heat and mass transfer in food and bioproducts and specific case studies will illustrate these principles.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

6
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

105

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
A mixture of class work, laboratory practicals, assignments and self directed learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CHEN20030 - Thermodynamics & Kinetics


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: student assignments and structured/unstructured team work Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

 Yes
Examination: End of trimester local examination Week 12 No Graded No

35

 Yes
Examination: Mid trimester examination Week 7 No Graded No

35

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Periodically

Name Role
Dr Ronald Halim Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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