MICR40060 Microbial and Mammalian Cell Bioprocessing

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module focuses on the basic science of bioprocessing offering an integrated approach to microbial physiology, fermentation technology and bioprocess engineering. How microbial processes are managed at commercial scale including the importance of fermentation economics is discussed. A number of bioprocess variables including nutrient limitation and immobilisation are considered. Variations in bioreactor design are discussed in depth and are used to examine the aeration, agitation and cost requirements of specific bioprocesses featuring industrially important microorganisms. How bioprocesses are controlled and optimised is discussed including a description of how to derive kinetic models of fermentation processes. Finally, current trends in bioprocessing are considered which encompasses mammalian cell based technologies.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of bioprocessing. Identify the most important factors in designing a bioprocess. Devise a bioprocess operation for a commercially important microorganism. Explain how to optimize and control a fermentation. Discuss trends in bioprocessing

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Specified Learning Activities

32
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

112
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module includes traditional didactic lectures and a final exam as well as a continuous assessment aspect which involves group work in the form of a poster presentation and an independent project carried out by each student on a bioprocessing case study. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Bioprocessing (INDM40060)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: Poster presentation Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Examination: Written Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students can e-mail the module coordinator after each assessment to get individual feedback if required.

Name Role
Professor Eoin Casey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Susan McDonnell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Cormac Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín Lecturer / Co-Lecturer