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Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering: Clean Production Technologies

Code: TXM24S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2024

Descriptions

The Bachelor studies in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering offers the opportunity to receive a versatile education that opens doors to becoming a top-notch professional in the future.

Our program combines strong technical expertise with creative problem-solving skills. You will learn to leverage the latest technology in the fields of biosciences and chemistry and to develop sustainable solutions to global challenges. Upon graduation as an engineer, you will have the skills to work, for example, in the development of new food products, biorefining, or the design of new environmentally friendly production processes.

The degree program offers two main subjects: bio and food technology, and clean production technologies. The choice of the main subject is made already when applying for the program. During the first two years of study, students from different majors primarily study together but get acquainted with their own major through major-specific courses conducted in laboratories. In the third and fourth years of study, students delve deeper into their own major through studies, internships, and the thesis.

The teaching makes use of campus laboratory facilities, and theory is strongly linked to practice.

Objective

In the common studies of the degree program, students delve into the world of bio and chemical engineering, building a solid foundation for their major studies. At the beginning of the studies, students familiarize themselves with the business aspects of bio and chemical engineering, and as the studies progress, they deepen their understanding of the possibilities within bio and chemical engineering. They also seek innovative technical solutions that can be applied in the development and production of products and processes.

Key areas of competence in the degree program include:

Understanding the diverse behavior of substances and materials, providing insight into how they can be utilized most effectively.
Process expertise and a profound understanding of the operation of production processes, which are crucial for efficient and sustainable production.
Continuous consideration of environmental, health, safety, and quality aspects in all activities.
Integration of principles of sustainable development and circular economy into all activities, guiding towards a more sustainable future.

Description

On completion of the professional major, students • know the concepts of chemistry and can apply them in their work • are familiar with how substances behave in different conditions and can select the most suitable substances and raw materials for each application. • know the most common process measurement applications and chemical analysis methods and can select the most suitable methods for each project • can size equipment for unit operations and know how production facilities operate • know both how to calculate material and energy balances for processes and how to affect mass and heat transfer, reaction rate and yield. In addition, they are able to use this knowledge to optimize reactors and processes. • master process dynamics and process control engineering • are able to function as design engineers in facility design projects and to apply facility design methods • recognize the boundaries between chemical industry and environment and are familiar with the principles of sustainable development

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 Spring 2028 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027 1. / 2027 2. / 2027 3. / 2028 4. / 2028
TXM24S1-1001
Orientation to Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

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30
TX00BQ17 Orientation to Field and Studies 5
TX00FN64 Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics 5
TX00FN66 Fundamentals of Physics 5
TX00EX01 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 5
TX00BU17 Engineering English and Communication Skills 5
TX00EC47 Introductory Project and Professional Communication 5
TXM24S1-1002
Deepening in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

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30
TX00FQ82 Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 5
TX00FS47 World of Microbes 5
TX00FN65 Functions and differentials 5
TX00FQ18 From Raw Materials to Products 5
TX00EX26 Analytical and Organic Chemistry 5
TX00FO51 Applied Project 5
TXM24S1-1003
Becoming an Expert in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

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30
TX00EX28 Engineering Chemistry 5
TX00FQ69 Basics of Python Programming 5
TX00DJ57 Statistics and Design of experiments 5
TX00EX31 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics 5
TX00FQ70 Properties and Phenomena of Materials 5
TX00FN67 Engineering Physics 5
TXM24S1-1004
Becoming an Engineer in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

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30
TX00EX32 Process Design Basics 5
TX00EX35 Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibility 5
TX00BP92 Industrial Business 5
TX00DJ71 Automation Technology 5
TX00EZ42 Process Operation Control and Maintenance 5
TX00BP91 Engineering Swedish 5
XX00EF54 Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work 5
TXM24S1-1022
Sustainable Production Management

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20
TX00FQ73 Modern Production Plant 5
TX00FQ72 Ecological Management of Material and Energy Balances 5
TX00FQ74 Energy-efficient Production 5
TX00FQ71 Sustainable Production 5
TXM24S1-1023
Designing Future Processes

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30
TX00FQ75 Resource-Efficient Design of a Modern Production Plant 5
TX00FQ76 Future Production Plant 5
TX00FQ77 Mechanical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products 5
TX00FQ80 Phenomena and Reactors in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering 5
TX00FQ78 Physico-Chemical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products 5
TX00FQ79 Processing of Bio-Based Materials 5
TXM24S1-1021
Innovation Project

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10
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TXM24S1-1015
Elective Studies

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15
TXM24S1-1016
Work placement

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30
TX00BQ40 Work Placement 1 15
TX00BQ41 Work Placement 2 15
TXM24S1-1017
Bachelor´s Thesis

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15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
Total 240 60 60 60 50 30 30 30 30 30 30 20 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 17.5 12.5 12.5 7.5 20 10

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

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AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering English and Communication Skills
Second language (Finnish)

No attached course units

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering Swedish
Not grouped
Orientation to Field and Studies
Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Introductory Project and Professional Communication
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
World of Microbes
Functions and differentials
From Raw Materials to Products
Analytical and Organic Chemistry
Applied Project
Engineering Chemistry
Beyond the Surface of Foods
Basics of Python Programming
Statistics and Design of experiments
Industrial Microbiology and Production Hygiene
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics
Properties and Phenomena of Materials
Engineering Physics
Process Design Basics
Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibility
Industrial Business
Automation Technology
Process Operation Control and Maintenance
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics
Fermentation Technology
Beer Project
Fermentation Processes
Bioindustrial Processes and Raw Materials
Sustainable Product Development
Sensory Evaluation
Packaging Design
Quality and Product Safety
Modern Production Plant
Ecological Management of Material and Energy Balances
Energy-efficient Production
Sustainable Production
Resource-Efficient Design of a Modern Production Plant
Future Production Plant
Mechanical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Phenomena and Reactors in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering
Physico-Chemical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Processing of Bio-Based Materials
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Beyond the Surface of Foods
Basics of Python Programming
Industrial Microbiology and Production Hygiene
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics
Properties and Phenomena of Materials
Process Design Basics
Automation Technology
Process Operation Control and Maintenance
Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics
Fermentation Technology
Beer Project
Fermentation Processes
Bioindustrial Processes and Raw Materials
Sustainable Product Development
Sensory Evaluation
Packaging Design
Quality and Product Safety
Modern Production Plant
Ecological Management of Material and Energy Balances
Energy-efficient Production
Sustainable Production
Resource-Efficient Design of a Modern Production Plant
Future Production Plant
Mechanical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Phenomena and Reactors in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering
Physico-Chemical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Processing of Bio-Based Materials
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Work Placement
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics
Process Design Basics
Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibility
Process Operation Control and Maintenance
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor´s Thesis
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Core Requirement Studies
Orientation to Field and Studies
Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Engineering English and Communication Skills
Introductory Project and Professional Communication
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
World of Microbes
Functions and differentials
From Raw Materials to Products
Analytical and Organic Chemistry
Applied Project
Engineering Chemistry
Statistics and Design of experiments
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics
Engineering Physics
Process Design Basics
Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibility
Industrial Business
Process Operation Control and Maintenance
Engineering Swedish
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Orientation to Field and Studies
World of Microbes
Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibility
Industrial Business
Automation Technology
Process Operation Control and Maintenance
Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics
Quality and Product Safety
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Introductory Project and Professional Communication
Sustainable Product Development
Modern Production Plant
Ecological Management of Material and Energy Balances
Energy-efficient Production
Sustainable Production
Resource-Efficient Design of a Modern Production Plant
Future Production Plant
Mechanical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Phenomena and Reactors in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering
Physico-Chemical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Processing of Bio-Based Materials
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Engineering English and Communication Skills
Engineering Swedish
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
World of Microbes
From Raw Materials to Products
Beyond the Surface of Foods
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics
Properties and Phenomena of Materials
Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibility
Bioindustrial Processes and Raw Materials
Sustainable Product Development
Packaging Design
Modern Production Plant
Ecological Management of Material and Energy Balances
Energy-efficient Production
Sustainable Production
Resource-Efficient Design of a Modern Production Plant
Future Production Plant
Mechanical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Phenomena and Reactors in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering
Physico-Chemical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products
Processing of Bio-Based Materials
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Orientation to Field and Studies
Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Engineering English and Communication Skills
Introductory Project and Professional Communication
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
World of Microbes
Functions and differentials
From Raw Materials to Products
Analytical and Organic Chemistry
Applied Project
Engineering Chemistry
Basics of Python Programming
Statistics and Design of experiments
Industrial Microbiology and Production Hygiene
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics
Properties and Phenomena of Materials
Engineering Physics
Process Design Basics
Industrial Business
Engineering Swedish
Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work
Fermentation Technology
Beer Project
Fermentation Processes
Sensory Evaluation
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to Field and Studies
Introductory Project and Professional Communication
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
TXM24S1-1001
Orientation to Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

(Choose all)

30
TX00BQ17 Orientation to Field and Studies 5
TX00FN64 Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics 5
TX00FN66 Fundamentals of Physics 5
TX00EX01 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 5
TX00BU17 Engineering English and Communication Skills 5
TX00EC47 Introductory Project and Professional Communication 5
TXM24S1-1002
Deepening in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

(Choose all)

30
TX00FQ82 Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 5
TX00FS47 World of Microbes 5
TX00FN65 Functions and differentials 5
TX00FQ18 From Raw Materials to Products 5
TX00EX26 Analytical and Organic Chemistry 5
TX00FO51 Applied Project 5
TXM24S1-1003
Becoming an Expert in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

(Choose all)

40
TX00EX28 Engineering Chemistry 5
TX00FO64 Beyond the Surface of Foods 5
TX00FQ69 Basics of Python Programming 5
TX00DJ57 Statistics and Design of experiments 5
TX00FO65 Industrial Microbiology and Production Hygiene 5
TX00EX31 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics 5
TX00FQ70 Properties and Phenomena of Materials 5
TX00FN67 Engineering Physics 5
TXM24S1-1004
Becoming an Engineer in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

(Choose ects: 30)

30
TX00EX32 Process Design Basics 5
TX00EX35 Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibility 5
TX00BP92 Industrial Business 5
TX00DJ71 Automation Technology 5
TX00EZ42 Process Operation Control and Maintenance 5
TX00BP91 Engineering Swedish 5
XX00EF54 Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work 5
TXM24S1-1018
Utilization of Microbes in Production

(Choose all)

20
TX00FO52 Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics 5
TX00FO53 Fermentation Technology 5
TX00FO54 Beer Project 5
TX00FO55 Fermentation Processes 5
TXM24S1-1019
Sustainable Product Development

(Choose all)

20
TX00FO56 Bioindustrial Processes and Raw Materials 5
TX00FO57 Sustainable Product Development 10
TX00FO58 Sensory Evaluation 5
TXM24S1-1020
Sustainable Production

(Choose all)

10
TX00FO59 Packaging Design 5
TX00FO60 Quality and Product Safety 5
TXM24S1-1022
Sustainable Production Management

(Choose all)

20
TX00FQ73 Modern Production Plant 5
TX00FQ72 Ecological Management of Material and Energy Balances 5
TX00FQ74 Energy-efficient Production 5
TX00FQ71 Sustainable Production 5
TXM24S1-1023
Designing Future Processes

(Choose all)

30
TX00FQ75 Resource-Efficient Design of a Modern Production Plant 5
TX00FQ76 Future Production Plant 5
TX00FQ77 Mechanical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products 5
TX00FQ80 Phenomena and Reactors in Biochemical and Chemical Engineering 5
TX00FQ78 Physico-Chemical Processing of Renewable Raw Materials and Products 5
TX00FQ79 Processing of Bio-Based Materials 5
TXM24S1-1021
Innovation Project

(Choose all)

10
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TXM24S1-1015
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXM24S1-1016
Work placement

(Choose all)

30
TX00BQ40 Work Placement 1 15
TX00BQ41 Work Placement 2 15
TXM24S1-1017
Bachelor´s Thesis

(Choose all)

15
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5