2BT201 Bioprocess technology
- Number of credits15
- Teaching semester2022 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
2KJ231 Biochemistry or similar (completed previously or taken concurrently).
- introduction to fundamental bioengineering and biochemical aspects of fermentation and bioreactor use, and purification strategies in downstream processing
- experimental design
- fermentation: Batch, fed-batch and continuous culture, growth curve and element balances
- growth models
- reactor operation and control
- separation techniques: Membrane filtration and protein chromatography
- strategy and scale up of separation processes
- protein electrophoresis
- enzyme technology and immobilization: Immobilization of biocatalysts and the use of enzyme reactors
- simple reaction kinetics, mass transport and film theory
Learning Outcome
The candidate having completed the have the following learning outcomes:
The Candidate has
- understanding of the underlying principles of bioprocesses related to fermentation, downstream processing, and enzyme reactors, as well as analytical procedures
The Candidate has
- acquired basic competence in performing experimental procedures with fermentation, adsorption chromatography, tangential filtration and biocatalyst immobilization
- individual portfolio (includes a mid-term test (2 hours), and two lab reports selected by the instructor), counts 40 %
- Individual written examination, 4-hour, counts 60 %
Both parts must be passed to receive a final grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio Assessment | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 40% | |||
Written examination with invigilation | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 4 Hour(s) | 60% |
Reading list
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