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Sustainable Processing (CHEN90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Associate Professor Greg Martin
Email: au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject aims to establish an understanding of how chemical and biochemical engineering principles can be applied to the sustainable production of chemical products. The subject will focus on the application of biological conversion processes, in particular the use of microorganisms, and the conversion of renewable biomass feedstocks using chemical and biochemical pathways. This subject introduces students to the area of sustainable chemical production and bioprocessing, an area of growing importance to society.
Topics covered will include: biochemistry of biological feedstocks; basic microbiology, cell structure and nutritional requirements; products from microbes and bioprocesses; cell growth kinetics and product formation; batch and continuous microbial growth and product formation; cellular maintenance energy and endogenous respiration; design of fermentation processes; bioreactor design and kinetics; industrial sterilisation & aseptic design; chemical conversion of biomass; biochemical separation processes.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Interpret the key biochemical and microbial concepts underlying sustainable bioprocessing
- Apply mathematically complex biochemical and microbial conversions
- Design key aspects of an industrial-scale bioprocess
- Appraise important chemical engineering issues relating to sustainability of resources and sustainable development.
Generic skills
- Capacity for independent thought
- The ability to analyse and solve open-ended problems
- The ability to comprehend complex concepts and communicate lucidly this understanding
- Awareness of advanced technologies in the discipline
- Ability to work in a team (practical work component)
- Understand key separation processes
- Develop capability to review literature.
Last updated: 14 December 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEN30001 | Reactors and Catalysis | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into one of the following: MC-CHEMENG Master of Chemical Engineering, Chemical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 December 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One examination. The examination paper will consist of problems designed to test whether the student has acquired the ability to apply fundamental principles to the solutions of problems involving bioprocesses. The problems set for the exam will be similar in style to those undertaken in the tutorial classes, but will require the student to show that they can extend themselves beyond the level of the simpler tutorial problems. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed in the examination.
| During the examination period | 70% |
One written assignment. ILOs 1 and 2 are addressed in the written assessment.
| Summer Intake: Due weeks 2 to 3; Semester 1 : Due weeks 4 to 5. | 20% |
Two practical work assignments. (10% total; 5% each). ILO 3 is assessed in the practical work.
| Summer Intake: Due weeks 1 to 3; Semester 1: Due weeks 2 to 5 | 10% |
Last updated: 14 December 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Greg Martin Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Associate Professor Greg Martin
Email: au
Time commitment details
Estimated 200 hours
Last updated: 14 December 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Schuler, M.L. ,2002 , and Kargi F. Bioprocess Engineering – Basic Concepts, 2nd edition, Prentice hall PTD, Upper Saddle River NY
Bailey J.E. and Ollis, D.F., 1986, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill NY
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students will also complete experiments which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The skills gained in this subject are crucial to the career of a process engineer. They will be important for students wishing to progress to jobs in engineering design offices and in operational roles within a wide range of industries including petrochemicals, food processing, wastewater treatment and pulp and paper manufacture.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Biotechnology Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Specialisation (formal) Chemical - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 14 December 2022