ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Chemistry Engineering
Areas: Chemical Engineering
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable | 1st year (Yes)
The objectives of the subject are oriented towards the learning of concepts, methodologies and procedures of the Chemical Engineering applied to the processes of transformation of biological materials and those processes that are carried out using biological catalysts(biocatalysts) for the transformation of biotic or not-biotic materials.
Students must learn to identify the main aspects and characteristics of the process diagrams of industrial biotechnology facilities, enumerating the main process units and the different elements, learning to identify and handle different systems of units of measurement, to distinguish and to solve the different types of mass and energy balances applied to Biotechnology processes and to apply the basic principles of a process simulator.
In addition to these curricular objectives, there are other formative types oriented to the application of strategies of problem solving, use of spreadsheets, reinforce the capacities of relation and communication and application of scientific knowledge to everyday events.
The contents of this subject, according to the report of the Degree in Biotechnology, are as follows:
- Bioprocesses. Flowchart. Identification and representation of the process stages.
-Systems and conversion of units.
-Conservation principles.
-Mass balances without chemical reaction. Application to problems with recirculation, purge and bypass.
-Mass balances in systems with chemical reaction.
-Heat energy balance. Application to chemical reaction systems.
Laboratory (computer classroom):
Seminars.
-Basic use of a process simulator.
Seminars (Interactive):
-Resolution of balances problems, with spreadsheet.
These contents are structured in the following topics:
Chapter 1.-Bioprocess Engineering. What is a (bio)process? Aspects of interest and characteristics of industrial bioprocesses. Unit operation. Modes of operation. Descriptive of Bioprocesses (flowsheeting).
Chapter 2.- Systems of magnitudes and units. Equivalences. Process Variables. None-dimensional modules (with interest in Bioprocess Engineering).
Chapter 3.-Conservation principles. General balance equation. Particular cases and simplifications.
Chapter 4.-Macroscopic mass balance. General equation of mass balance. Systems without chemical reaction. Application to systems with recirculating, purging and by-pass. Chemical reaction systems. Application ideal bioreactors.
Chapter 5.-Heat energy balance. Systems without chemical reaction. Chemical reaction systems. Isothermal and adiabatic operation.
Group tutorials: In Tutorial 1, related to Chapter 1 of the subject, a technical visit will be made to the Pilot Plant of the ETSE, in which different units of a bioprocess will be shown and the students will answer questions about them.
Tutorials 2 and 3 will be devoted to reinforcing the knowledge and techniques of solving macroscopic mass and heat energy balances.
Basic bibliography
DÍAZ, M. Ingeniería de bioprocesos. Ed. Gredos S.A. 2012. ISBN 10: 8428381232 ⁄ISBN 13: 9788428381239. SIGNATURE: A BT 76; 160 24
CALLEJA PARDO, G. Introducción a la Ingeniería Química. Madrid. Ed. Síntesis, 1999. ISBN 84-7738-664-1. SIGNATURE: A110 9 E
Complementary bibliography
SIMPSON, R. and SASTRY, S.K. Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. Fundamental Concepts for First-Year Students. Springer-Verlag New York Ed., 2013. eBook ISBN978-1-4614-9126-2. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-9125-5. SIGNATURE: 160 27; A160 13
COSTA LÓPEZ, J. et al. Curso de Ingeniería Química: Introducción a los Procesos, las Operaciones Unitarias y los Fenómenos de Transporte. Barcelona. Ed. Reverté, 2002. ISBN 84-291-7126-6. SIGNATURE: A110 2 E
FELDER, R.M. and ROSSEAU, R.W. Principios Elementales de los Procesos Químicos. 3ª Ed. México, Ed. Limusa Wiley, 2010. ISBN 9789681861698. SIGNATURE: A110 3 H; A110 3 I
GÓDIA, F. y SANTÍN, J.L. Ingeniería bioquímica. Ed. Síntesis, 2005. ISBN 10: 8477386110 ⁄ ISBN 13: 9788477386117. SIGNATURE: A160 1 F; A160 1 J
IZQUIERDO, J.F. et al. Introducción a la Ingeniería Química. Problemas resueltos de balances de materia y energía. 2ª ed. Barcelona. Ed. Reverté, 2015. ISBN 978-84-291-7116-7. SIGNATURE: A110 23 E; A110 23 F
Specific competences (EC)
CE1-Know how to make calculations, analyze data and interpret experimental results of the fields of biotechnology.
CE6-be able to analyze and design industrial biotechnology processes and apply them to the improvement of products.
NE7-have knowledge about balances and transfers of matter and energy, applied thermodynamics and separation operations, as well as to know how to apply them to the resolution of engineering problems.
NE8-Identify and develop the unitary operations of integrated chemical engineering with biological basis.
Basic and general competencies (CB and CG)
CB1-that students have proven to possess and understand knowledge in a study area that is part of the basis of general secondary education, and is often found at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that They involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.
CB2-that students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the competencies that are often demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
CB3-that students have the ability to collect and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB4-that students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized and non-specialized public.
CB5-that students have developed the necessary learning skills to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomíaCG1-know the most important concepts, methods and results of the different branches of biotechnology.
CG2-To apply the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired in the approach of problems and the search of its solutions in both academic and professional contexts.
NG3-Know how to obtain and interpret relevant information and results and draw conclusions on biotechnology-related issues.
CG4-be able to transmit information both in writing and in oral form and to discuss ideas, problems and solutions related to biotechnology, to a general or specialized public.
NG5-Study and learn autonomously, with organization of time and resources, new knowledge and techniques in biotechnology and acquire capacity to work as a team.
Transversal Competencies (CT)
CT2-Search, process, analyse and synthesize information from different sources.
CT3-Organize and plan your work.
CT5-Working as a team.
CT6-Reasoning critically.
The work material (data, tables, etc.), problems bulletins and presentations and supporting documents for the exhibition classes will be made available to the students one week in advance via the USC Virtual Campus. The classes are structured in theoretical, interactive and practical classes in the computer classroom, as well as group tutorials, as shown below.
Theoretical classes
The presentation of the theoretical contents will be carried out by means of theoretical classes where the contents indicated above will be explained and based. These classes will be developed using blackboard and computer-made presentations. In these classes the resolution of cases and numerical problems of practical type will also be introduced.
As didactic methodology, the subject will begin discussing the basic concepts of Chemical Engineering applied to bioprocesses (fluid transport, heat transport, mass transfer, kinetics, interphase equilibrium and bioreactors), which were exposed in that first subject. To do this, you will be departing from a particular case/problem (bioprocess) consisting in the production of a certain product from its raw materials. It will discuss the different elements and equipment characteristic of each of the units that constitute the bioprocess. The logic of the operation will be analyzed by studying the process diagrams.
In terms of numerical cases and problems, various examples will be systematically addressed in order to show the student the application of concepts and techniques necessary for the resolution of any problem related to the contents of the matter.
Interactive classes/seminars
In the interactive classes, problem-solving seminars will be carried out related to the contents exposed in each Chapter of the subject. In these seminars different problems-type previously selected will be solved in detail, allowing the analysis of the concepts studied and the practice of the student in the resolution of the same. Some of the problems can be solved with spreadsheets and their results will be analyzed with the students. Students will deliver somet of the tasks that they develop in the interactive classes, for their evaluation.
(CG.1 CG.2 CG.3 CG.4 CG.5 CB.5 CE.1 CE.7 CE.8 CT.2 CT.3 CT.5 CT.6)
Group Tutorials
There will be three group tutorials (six groups of students per tutorial), all with mandatory activities. In Tutorial 1 A technical visit will be made to the Pilot Plant of the School of Engineering (ETSE) to identify and deep in the units of a bioprocess studied in the theoretical classes. Students will answer to issues related to those units, as their activity will be evaluated.
Tutorials 2 and 3 will be devoted to solving problems of macroscopic mass and energy balances, of different type and entity. Students will deliver the work done at the end of each tutorial, which will be assessed.
(CG.1 CG.2 CG.3 CG.4 CG.5 CB.2 CB.3 CB.4 CB.5 CE.1 CE.6 CE.7 CE.8 CT.2 CT.3 CT.5 CT.6)
Computer classroom
The activities in the computer classroom will consist in the resolution of problems of different nature related to the contents of the theoretical and interactive classes (unit systems, mass and energy balances) using spreadsheets and Process Simulation software. The main issue is that the student, from different situations in the operation of an industrial bioprocess, assimilates the concept of process and analyze the interrelation between the different variables of operation. Students must submit solved questionnaires that will be assessed.
(CG.1 CG.2 CG.3 CG.4 CB.1 CB.2 CB.5 CE.1 CE.6 CE.7 CE.8 CT.2 CT.3 CT.6)
The evaluation of the learning will be carried out both by means of continuous evaluation and of a final exam.
The continuous evaluation consists of:
-Individual activities: the proposed activities of a practical nature, in particular in the interactive classes, will have a weight of 15% in the final mark.
-Activities in the computer classroom. The activities in the computer room will have a weight of 15% of the final mark of the subjectr. It is mandatory to do this activity. . It will be evaluated from questionnaires that will be back solved with the HYSYS solutions. Some case will be solved by teams.
-Group Tutorials: it will have a weight of 10% in the final mark. Group tutorial attendance is mandatory.
Final exam: A final exam will be carried out which will have a weight of 60%.
This final exam will have a theoretical part (short issues) with a weight of 40% in the the final exam mark, and a part of problems with a weight of 60% in the final exam mark. In each part a mark of 3.5 over 10 must be reached to add both parts in order to obtain the final exam mark. In another case, the overall qualification of the subject will correspond to the least of each part marks, over 10.
It will be necessary to obtain 4 points over 10 in the final exam to add the scores of the continuous evaluation. In another case, the overall qualification of the subject will correspond to the final exam mark, over 10.
The note of the continuous evaluation (including the practices of the computer room) will be maintained at the second opportunity. It is necessary for the student to perform a new final exam, whose mark will be obtained and will be added to the continuous evaluation mark under the same conditions established at the first opportunity.
Competency Assessment
Competences........ 1:A. ................. 2:A.I......... ......... 3:T.G. ................... 4:E
General
CG.1..................... 1.................2..................3...................4
CG.2..................... 1.................2..................3...................4
CG.3..................... 1.................2..................3
CG.4..................... 1.................2..................3
CG.5..................... 1.....................................3
Basic
CB.1........................................ 2.......................................4
CB.2........................................ 3..................3
CB.3............................................................ 3
CB.4............................................................ 3
CB.5..................... 1.................2..................3..................4
Specific
CE.1.....................1.................2..................3..................4
CE.6……………....................2……..........3…......….....4
CE.7…….............1…........….2…….....….3..........…….4
CE.8…………….1..…...........2…..............3…......…….4
Transverse
CT.2..................... 1.................2....................3.................4
CT.3 .................... 1.................2....................3
CT.5..................... 1.................2....................3
CT.6..................... 1.................2....................3.................4
1: A.-Activities. 2:A.I.-Computer classroom. 3:T.G. Group tutorials. 4:E.-Examination.
The following table lists the scheduled hours for each activity:
Activity........................ Face-to-face (h)..... Personal work (h)
Expository classes ...................... 27. ........................... 40
Seminars............................. 6.......................... 12
Computer class.................... 15............................. 5
Group tutoring......................... 3............................ 12
Individualized tutorials............. 2.............................
Examination and Review........................ 5......................... 21
Total...................................... 58........................ 92
• Attendance to face-to-face activities with assessment (practical classes in the computer classroom, Group Tutorials and interactive classes) is mandatory. The attendance to the theoretical classes is highly recommended, for the good follow-up of the subject and as a help to its preparation of the evaluated face-to-face activities.
• It is recommended to use the USC Virtual Campus of the subject.
• It is recommended to use the teacher's individual tutoring schedule to answer questions regarding the contents studied by the student.
• Follow the subject everyday.
• Actively participate in the classes.
• Solve problems. Not "to see how they are resolved."
The subject will be taught in Spanish.
In the following link you can find the Memory of the Degree in Biotechnology in which you can expand the information about this title:
http://www.usc.es/export/sites/default/gl/centros/bioloxia/descargas/me…
Those students who wish to obtain additional information on questions related to the teaching and research organization of the Department of Chemical Engineering can do so by consulting the following Web page:
http://www.usc.es/enxqu/?q=gl
Enrique Roca Bordello
- Department
- Chemistry Engineering
- Area
- Chemical Engineering
- Phone
- 881816774
- enrique.roca [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Gemma Maria Eibes Gonzalez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Chemistry Engineering
- Area
- Chemical Engineering
- gemma.eibes [at] usc.es
- Category
- Researcher: Ramón y Cajal
| Monday | |||
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| 13:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Main Hall Santiago Ramón y Cajal |
| Tuesday | |||
| 13:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Main Hall Santiago Ramón y Cajal |
| 05.31.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 05.31.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |
| 07.13.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 07.13.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |