CME2027 : Introduction to Bioprocessing and Chemical Process Development
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Professor Katarina Novakovic
- Lecturer: Dr Dana Ofiteru
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of the module is to introduce microbiological and biochemical concepts relevant to bioprocessing and to provide an overview of the complexity of real chemical systems relevant to successful process development, i.e. conversion of research synthesis into a manufacturing process. The goal is to aid knowledge needed for evaluation of the effect of choices made in developing a synthesis route. Given the growing significance of bioprocessing in providing healthcare, food, water supply solutions as well as the significant sustainability implications of chemical process development, this module is critical for responsible chemical engineering practice.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover scientific aspects of bioprocessing, such as cell structure, enzyme kinetics including immobilised enzymes and metabolic pathways and cell reproduction. Elements of the science of process development will be covered and concepts such as measure of process complexity, chemical reaction modelling, competing reactions, pre-reaction equilibria, multiphase reactions, coupling of chemical and mass transfer rates and scale up, will be exemplified with practical examples.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 23 | 1:00 | 23:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Formative test |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Exam revision |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 48:00 | 48:00 | Review lecture material, tutorials, revisions including canvas quizzes and extended reading . |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The predominance of lectures is appropriate for the module. The tutorial sessions provide an opportunity for the
students to practise the numerical methods required for calculations as well as put taught content into a broader context of a chemical engineering discipline. Throughout the module, students are being prepared for the
assessment and given opportunity to practice each of the elements assessed.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | Timetabled exam in controlled environment |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Mock Exam to assist learning and preparation for exam - 90 minutes undertaken independently as part of revision. |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas quiz to aid independent revision. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The final written exam tests the knowledge of the students on the concepts taught in the lectures. (C1, C5 and C7)
The online quiz and mock exam allow students to determine their learning and assist in their preparation for the summative exam. (C1, C5 and C7).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME2027's Timetable