Bioprocesstechnology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC03BE50032
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Peltoniemi, Kristiina
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
BIOEL-2013   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will
- be able to carry out the fermentation process
- ba able to explain the most signicant biotechnical fermentation processes and instruments involved in those processes, measurements, modeling and post-processing methods.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Biochemistry and food chemistry

Contents

- Industrial microbes, mutations, gene technology
- Practical applications in bio-processing technology
- Methods and instruments used in bioreactor culturing and post-processing
- Absorption mobilisation and cell recycling techniques
- Chemostats
- Common types of bioreactors, measuring them, modeling and adjustments
- Special issues to be addressed in biotechnology, e.g. occupational safety, quality control systems, patents and ethics

Recommended or Required Reading

Aittomäki, Eerikäinen, Leisola, Ojamo, Suominen & von Weymarn 2002. Bioprosessitekniikka. WSOY. Porvoo
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=41852

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Field trips to various factories
- Laboratory work

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment Methods

Examination

Work Placement

None

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