CME8020 : Modelling and Control in Bioprocess Systems
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Professor Jarka Glassey
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module is designed to provide understanding of fundamental control and modelling concepts and their application in bioprocessing systems. These issues will be complemented by the introduction of engineering appreciation of bioprocesses.
Outline Of Syllabus
Cell growth and models of growth kinetics. Types of bioreactors. Mass and heat transfer in bioreactors. Bioreactor design and scale-up. Instrumentation and control of bioreactors. Basic concepts of dynamics and control, P/PI/PID controller characteristics, tuning of controllers
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Presentation preparation. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Exam revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | seminar series synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 66:00 | 66:00 | Review lecture material, prepare for small group teaching |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures will introduce basic concepts of control, biochemical engineering, bioreactor design and operation of a bioprocessing plant.
Tutorials and project will provide hands-on experience and practice in the above areas.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 60 | 2 | A | 70 | 24 hour take home exam |
| Oral Presentation | 30 | 2 | M | 30 | Maximum 15 slides |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Formal examination will assess the attainment of the knowledge outcomes. Presentation will test the team work, presenting in pairs, presentation and information gathering skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME8020's Timetable