Introduction to Biochemical Engineering (BENG0003)

This module will act as an introductory course to Biochemical Engineering, outlining the principles and industrial applications of the discipline. It will support learning in the Faculty’s Integrated Engineering ENGS101P and is timetabled to run concurrently. It provides a brief overview of whole bioprocesses including principles of fermentation and downstream processing, using real world scenarios. The relationships between relative timescales of manufacturing, clinical phases, drug discovery, distribution, delivery and marketing for different biopharmaceutical products will be discussed. Issues are demonstrated in biological product engineering and as part of a conceptual design project for a therapeutic product. Global implications of the emergence of new diseases are discussed along with the role of biotechnologists and biochemical engineers in combating them. The responsibility of the WHO, governments and pharmaceutical companies are also discussed including the reality of responsive pharmaceutical manufacturing. Challenges such as cost of research and development, supply of raw materials, plant capacity and adaptability, rapid clinical development, patent restrictions versus shared information, and the impact of global distribution are also studied.

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:

Gain a fundamental understanding of the breath of biochemical engineering.
	Familiarise with principles of bioreactor design with respect to a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications.
	Understand the core unit operations that underpin bioreactor technology and operation
	Apply mass balances and growth kinetics within upstream bioprocessing

This module provides as introduction to material culture and technology, and examines the use and significance of objects in cultural heritage contexts.

Aims...

Investigating and Understanding Objects (ARCL0113)

This module provides as introduction to material culture and technology, and examines the use and significance of objects in cultural heritage contexts.

Aims of the module

This module focuses on the nature of the objects we conserve. It enables you to explore the ways in which objects are made, regarded and used, and the ways in which their condition and meaning can shift over time or in different contexts. It aims to give you experience in examination and condition assessment of objects, and development of statements of significance.

The module is linked to Conservation in cross-disciplinary contexts (ARCL0112) . Both are core courses for the MA in Principles of Conservation (as are Skills for Conservation Management (ARCL0110) and Preventive Conservation (ARCL0111).

Objectives

At the end of the course, you should:

understand the material characteristics of both inorganic and organic artefacts
	be familiar with the ways in which different values and meanings are assigned to objects
	understand the concept of condition and its relevance to conservation
	be able to use a range of examination techniques
	be able to assess the condition of a range of museum objects
	be aware of the issues relating to significance and conservation of particular
	classes of object such as art objects and ethnographic artefacts
Learning Outcomes

application of acquired knowledge and skills
	critical reflection
	safe handling and examination of museum objects
	team-working
	documentation and report writing skills
Teaching Methods

The course is taught through weekly two-hour lectures, small group tutorials or practical sessions. There will be a number of museum visits.

You are expected to take an active role in discussion during the lectures. Lectures have weekly recommended readings, which help you to follow and contribute to discussion.

Further information is available here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/study/graduate-taught/courses/investigating-and-understanding-objects