CME3036 : Process and Product Engineering
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Professor Katarina Novakovic
- Lecturer: Dr Richard Law, 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 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
At the end of the module students should be able to apply their knowledge in route selection aimed at development of process and product against defined set of criteria. (AHEP4 M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M7)
Outline Of Syllabus
This module introduces the techniques used to select an appropriate route to the scaled-up synthesis of a (bio)chemical product. It highlights the fact that such products may be target molecules, formulated mixtures or solids and can be selected in terms of chemistry or performance. The importance of clean, sustainable processing routes is illustrated with case studies.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 38:00 | 38:00 | Revision/preparation for the exam/sitting the exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Formative tests and assimilating notes |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Site Visit |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Seminars |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Module will be taught with a mixture of lectures and seminars, reinforced by external lecturers.
The aim is to introduce sufficient new material on practical product engineering which, in combination with what has been learned in other modules, provides the basis for selection of a process route for a given product taking into consideration potential for minimization of risks and environmental impact. Seminars are used to expose students to latest developments and technological solutions in selected industries to further reinforce learning.
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 | 2 | A | 100 | To cover all lecture content including that delivered by external lecturers. |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | M | 10 minute group presentation |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | Online Canvas quiz, to cover key points from the lecturers |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam assesses undersigning of the product and process development. The Canvas quizzes are covering key points from the lectures allowing student to determine their understanding and where more work may be required. The assessments cover AHEP4 M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M7.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME3036's Timetable