Industrial Biotechnology: Sustainable Bioprocesses and Biorefineries (BENG0099)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: Biochemical Engineering
Credit value: 7.5

Restrictions: Available ONLY to MBI Qualification Students, MEng Engineering (Biochemical - Year in Industry) and Biochemical Engineering research students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This online course focuses on the principles, technologies and design of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries. Particular themes include the use of renewable resources, design of biorefineries, techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment. The course aims to enable learners to obtain a general understanding of biorefineries from raw material to final product and enabling them to assess the economic potential and environmental impact of biorefineries. The course will be accessible online, and students will be able to progress at their own pace.听

Assessment is via an online multiple-choice quiz, as well as a written coursework based on a case study and literature research.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Calendar Year 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: Online
Methods of assessment: 30% In-class activity

70% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 4
Module leader: Dr Frank Baganz
Who to contact for more information: mbi-training@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Calendar Year 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: Online
Methods of assessment: 30% In-class activity

70% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 1
Module leader: Dr Frank Baganz
Who to contact for more information: mbi-training@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Useful links

Sustainability

For a list of modules related to climate change as well as social and environmental sustainability at UCL, type 'climate' or 'sustainability' into the search. Visit Sustainable UCL for information on extra-curricular activity on sustainability.

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 exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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