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Bioresources Engineering

Code: EBE0196     Acronym: EBIO

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL Biological and Bioprocess Engineering

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active? Yes
Responsible unit: Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible: Master in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym No. of Students Study Plan Curricular Years Credits UCN Credits ECTS Contact hours Total Time
MIB 23 Syllabus 3 - 6 56 162
MIEQ 20 Syllabus 4 - 6 56 162

Teaching Staff - Responsibilities

Teacher Responsibility
Manuel José Vieira Simões

Teaching - Hours

Recitations: 3,00
Laboratory Practice: 1,00
Type Teacher Classes Hour
Recitations Totals 1 3,00
Manuel José Vieira Simões 3,00
Laboratory Practice Totals 2 2,00
Manuel José Vieira Simões 2,00

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Provide knowledge on the bioresource industry with an enhanced understanding of the scientific and engineering aspects of the conversion of bioresources into fuel, materials and specialty chemicals.

Learning outcomes and competences

By completing this curricular unit the student should be able to:
Know the main motivations for the use and valorization of bioresources;
Understand the role of maintaining the balance in biogeochemical ecosystem sustainability;
Know the main sources of bioenergy and the mode of production;
Make elementary analysis to bioenergy production units;
Know current and emerging sources of bioproducts, including the processes and associated technologies;
Assess the sustainability associated with the use and valorization of biorresources.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Background knowledge on Microbiology and Fermentation Engineering.

Program

-Scientific, industrial and social motivations in the valorization of bioresources;

- The biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems sustainability;

- Study of microbial interactions and their role in the homeostasis of ecosystems;

- Bioenergy (bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas, biohydrogen and microbial fuel cells) - metabolism, kinetics, bioreactors and process;

- Biorefineries;

- Biotechnology in the valorization of aquatic systems: sustainable source of bioproducts (food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, enzymes) and new agencies; - Sustainability analysis in the valorization of bioresources;

- (Bio)process modeling and simulation.

Mandatory literature

J. C. Burgess, R. Osinga, R. H. Wiffels, H. Tramper; Marine bioprocess engineering, Elsevier. ISBN: ISBN 0-444-53963-8
P. Nigam, A. Pandey; Biotechnology for agroindustrial residues utilization: utilization of agroresidues. ISBN: ISBN 978-1-4020-9941-0
A. Pandey; Concise encyclopedia of bioresource technology, Food Products Press. ISBN: ISBN 1-56022-980-2
ed. Christian V. Stevens, Roland Verhé; Renewable bioresources. ISBN: 0-470-85446-4 (HB)
Caye M. Drapcho, Nghiem Phu Nhuan & Terry H. Walker; Biofuels Engineering Process Technology, McGraw-Hill, 2008. ISBN: 978-0071487498

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course will be based on the oral presentation of the theoretical themes of the course and methodologies, by using a data show and online material available on the Internet, as well as problem solving and examples.
Selected topics will be presented by invited researchers and experts in the field.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation Weight (%)
Exame 70,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto 30,00
Total: 100,00

Eligibility for exams

As officially determined.

Calculation formula of final grade

Formula Evaluation: Final Mark will be calculated as follows: Final Exam (70% of the final mark).
Continuous assessment 30% of the final mark (project development and presentation).
Recurso exam
Students have to reach a minimum grade of 9,5 out of 20 to complete the course. However, students have to reach a minimum grade of 8 out of 20 on the final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

The evaluation of the oral presentations are valid through the semster, including second exam.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Resorting only to final exam.

Classification improvement

Of only final exam.

Observations

Não aplicável.

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