Course - Process technology - BTA3001
BTA3001 - Process technology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
Unit operations in biotechnological production processes: - fluid transport - separation processes - heat transport - cooling. Preservation of quality through unit operations.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the students:
- have knowledge of key industrial biotechnological processes
- are able to describe unit operations and methods in biological production techniques
- know how various process parameters affect quality
Skills - the students:
- are able to plan subprocesses and put these together into a holistic process
- can assess and evaluate biotechnological production processes
- are able to assemble various unit operations to make sure that quality is preserved through the process
Competences - the students:
- have insight of the challenges that are applicable to ensure quality in relevant processes
- are able to identify new ideas and innovations within current biotechnological processes
- are able to communicate and share experiences with others who have background in the field
Learning methods and activities
Educational methods: Lectures, calculation exercises, group assignments, laboratory exercises. Mandatory work requirements: Approved completion of laboratory courses and calculation exercises. Total workload per student corresponds to approx. 200 hours. Of this, scheduled activities will amount to approx. 80 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Calculation
- Approved Laboratory exercises
Further on evaluation
Mandatory assignments must be approved for admission to the exam. 4 hours written exam.
Mandatory assignments are valid 3 semesters
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biotechnology (427BT)
Required previous knowledge
HBIOA1002 Organic Chemistry or equivalent course. HBIOA1006 Instrumentel Analysis I, HBIOA2005 Instrumental analysis II or equivalent course. BTA2004 Basic biotechnology or equivalent course.
Course materials
Jørgen Mæhle: Kompendium Prosessteknologi - anvendt fluidmekanikk. Akadamika forlag Trondheim.
Hallseth, Haugan, Hjelmen, Isnes. Termofysikk. Fysikk for ingeniører.
Presented material.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK301915 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| TMAT1010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Chemical Engineering/Process Control
- Chemical Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2023-12-13 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates C215 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 3 G326 Gnisten/Fagskolen 13 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 C 2024-06-05 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 1
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"