This online course focuses on the principles, technologies and design of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries. A biorefinery is an overall concept of a...

Industrial Biotechnology: Sustainable Bioprocesses and Biorefineries  (BENG0099)

This online course focuses on the principles, technologies and design of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries. A biorefinery is an overall concept of a processing plant where biomass feedstocks are converted and extracted into a spectrum of valuable products (in analogy to petro-chemical refinery). Particular themes include the use of renewable resources, design of biorefineries, process integration, techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment. Assessment is via an online multiple-choice quiz, as well as a written coursework based on a case study and literature research.

 

The aims of this course are to enable learners to obtain a general understanding of biorefineries from raw material to final product and enabling them to assess the economic potential and environmental impact of biorefineries. The course will be accessible online, and students will be able to progress at their own pace.

 

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• apply knowledge in fundamentals and application of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries

• evaluate process economics and sustainability of biorefineries

This is the Dissertation module for MA Education (Science). In this module you work towards completion of a dissertation, based on a piece of original...

Dissertation on Science Education and Integrated Research Methods (CPAS0051)

This is the Dissertation module for MA Education (Science). In this module you work towards completion of a dissertation, based on a piece of original research. The module spans one year. To support you in the development of the research skills required for successful completion, you will work on self-study units (which include some online group discussion) and prepare a proposal for your dissertation.