University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This module is designed to develop an awareness of microbial technologies. The overall goal of this module is to present several applications of microbial technologies. To this end, microbial processes involved in energy and resource recovery from waste as well as bioremediation will be explored. In addition bioprocess technology and eukaryotic cell cultures will also be introduced.

Learning Outcomes
  1. understand the global challenges around energy and nutrient availability
  2. describe major applications from anaerobic digestion
  3. understand the concepts of bioremediation
  4. provide examples of bioremediation
  5. discuss typical requirements of a bioprocess
  6. demonstrate the ability to scale up a bioprocess and to design bioprocess sterilisation cycles
  7. Define and critique methodological approaches for eukaryotic cell culture
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module BG5106: "Advanced Industrial Processes" and is valid from 2016 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.