Overview
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Learning outcomes
Appraise the different types of naturally occurring biopolymers in terms of availability, morphology, composition and functionality to select the most appropriate manufacturing process.
Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different biopolymers.
Assess the biomass composition balance of a mill and propose opportunities for business growth and development.
Design a biopolymer product based on market needs and formulate the most effective composition and process to achieve the required properties.
Teaching approach
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 60%
Final assessment: 40%
This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements 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
Learning resources
Other unit costs
The following items are 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 AUD35 to AUD55)
- Safety glasses (Approximately AUD8)
- 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