Last modified: 25 Nov 2025 14:16
To provide students with an understanding of the concepts, characteristics and features of common and innovative biotechnological processes to produce essential chemicals and fuels, focussing on chemistry, mass and energy balances, sustainability aspects and carbon emissions.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Processes based on microorganisms and enzymes are important for the sustainable production of chemicals, fuels and materials. The course covers the theory and application of biotechnology for industrial processes. The course is based on engineering principles of biochemical reaction kinetics, mass and energy balances. Environmental implications of fermentation and enzyme processes are also covered.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILOs for this course can be found in the course guide. |
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