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Biochemical Reaction Engineering (BENG0024)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Biochemical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
1. Required A-level subjects: Maths 2. Module available for all Engineering students in FES, and available to students in Biotechnology or Biochemistry
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course provides the Biochemical Engineering students with the necessary knowledge of the fundamentals of reaction engineering, reactor design and operation with special emphasis on biocatalytic processes.

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:

  • Explain key principles of biocatalysis
  • Calculate biocatalyst kinetics for homogeneous and heterogeneous enzyme reactions
  • Describe immobilisation methods and analyse yields
  • Calculate productivity and yield of biocatalytic reactions in batch, continuous and plug flow reactors
  • Appraise the performance of ideal and non-ideal reactors
  • Illustrate methods of In-Situ Product Removal

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
40% Exam
60% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
22
Module leader
Dr Nicolas Szita
Who to contact for more information
beugadmin@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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