Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge gained in Linear algebra, Calculus, Biomolecules and Biochemistry or similar

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

• Introduction to mathematical modeling and bioprocesses, applications and approach
• The kinetics of enzymatic reactions, kinetics of cell growth, metabolism and inhibition, the effect of temperature and pH
• Mass balances and modeling of ideal bioreactors at steady-state and non-steady-state
• Examples of model development; manual estimation of process parameters based upon experimental data

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module

• Can account for the kinetics of biochemical reactions
• Understand how mathematic models are constructed for different processes and bioreactors

Skills

• Can determine the kinetics and calculate the relevant kinetic parameters for the processes in a bioreactor
• Can define the most important variables and make sufficient assumptions to be able to derive the mathematic model of a bioprocess
• Can apply a mathematical model on a bioreactor

Competences

• Can use mathematical modeling for the design of biotechnological processes

Type of instruction

• Lectures and calculation exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Kinetics and Modelling of Bioprocesses
Type of exam	Written exam 4 hours
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations