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Learning outcomes
Apply chemical engineering principles eg fluid flow, mixing, heat transfer and mass transfer principles to bioreactors.
Assess the performance of bioreactors and troubleshoot operational problems in biomanufacturing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-economic context of advanced biotechnology applications, such as regulatory and ethical responsibilities, in assessing complex problems.
Solve open-ended problems by investigating emerging trends in the field and identifying and proposing creative processes.
Engage effectively with others by utilising your team's diverse abilities and perspectives.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts within a range of settings, including oral presentations and written reports.
Teaching approach
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 75%
Final assessment: 25%
This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Workload requirements
Other unit costs
The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.
- Calculator
Protective clothing and equipment:
• Laboratory coat - approximately $35 to $50
• Safety glasses - approximately $8, or prescription safety glasses (if required) - approximately $350
• Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)
Costs are indicative only.
Availability in areas of study
E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering - Specialisation: Bioresource engineering