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Fermentation and Bioreactor Engineering (BENG0014)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Biochemical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
1. BENG0003 or equivalent course 2. Required A-level subjects: Maths plus Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course provides students with a detailed understanding of bioreactor design, scale-up and operation. Particular themes of the course include the interaction of biological catalysts/cells with the engineering environment within a bioreactor, the theoretical basis of process scale-up and scale-down, and the impact of cell engineering on bioreactor design and operation. Attention is paid to the instrumentation and control of bioreactors and issues underlying biosafety with respect to contained operation.

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

  • Gain in-depth knowledge required to design a fermenter in terms of mixing, power input and oxygen capabilities
  • Specify bioreactor design, including monitoring and control system
  • Understand how the engineering environment affects fermentation and cell culture
  • Perform design calculations with regards to scale-up and scale-down of a fermentation process
  • Select appropriate sterilisation methods and determine operating conditions

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Exam
30% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
36
Module leader
Dr Frank Baganz
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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