Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering: Biotechnology and Food Engineering
Code: TXM22S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2022
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The Bachelor studies in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering is a combination of chemistry and technology, and to some content also biology in the case of Biotechnology and Food Engineering studies. The area includes production of many useful commodities in respect to society and common welfare, such as food, fuels, medical products, cosmetics and paints. Prospective carriers are often found in connection to development and manufacturing of these products, as well as environmental monitoring.
Good scientific knowledge is a quality of the graduated engineer and is developed during the studies. Two-year studies are the same for all students.
In the spring on the second year the professional major is chosen among three alternatives:
• Biotechnology and Food Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials and Surface Engineering
In addition to the professional major the student chooses elective studies, which are connected to her/his personal interests and goals.
The studies include a 20-week guided work placement and a Bachelor’s thesis during the final year of study.
Development
Feedback on the implementation of the curriculum is collected from the Degree Programme's Advisory Board, as well as students and partner companies. The feedback on the basis of the curriculum and implementations are developed every year.
Further information
Head of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Arto Yli-Pentti
arto.yli-pentti@metropolia.fi
Objective
Key learning outcomes
The basis of the competence goal is a good knowledge of mathematics and science and the application of this knowledge in the fields of biotechnology and food engineering, chemical engineering and materials technology and surface engineering.
At the beginning of the studies, the aim is to create an overall perception of the business operations, job opportunities and technical industrial solutions in the above-mentioned fields of technology.
Biotechnical and chemical engineers should have a good knowledge of the following:
• behaviour of substances and materials, for example different states and operating conditions
• corrosion prevention
• foodstuffs and biomaterials as well as raw materials and intermediate products
• design and control of production processes
• laboratory analytics
• environmental, quality, safety, and health aspects of all operations
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2022 | Spring 2023 | Autumn 2023 | Spring 2024 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2022 | 2. / 2022 | 3. / 2023 | 4. / 2023 | 1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 |
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| TXM22S1-1001 |
Orientation to Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ17 | Orientation to Field and Studies | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DV55 | Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DV56 | Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX01 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX02 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EC47 | Introductory Project and Professional Communication | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1002 |
Introduction to the Industry
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DJ40 | Math and Science Basics 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX26 | Analytical and Organic Chemistry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX25 | The World of Microbes | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX27 | Industrial Processes and Materials | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EC58 | Project Course in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1021 |
Becoming an Expert in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX28 | Engineering Chemistry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX29 | Foods and Nutrition | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DJ57 | Statistics and Design of experiments | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX31 | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX30 | Basics of Materials technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU17 | Engineering English and Communication Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1022 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1023 |
Utilization of Biotechnology
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX36 | Enzymes and industry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX37 | DNA methods in analytics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX38 | Biotechnology and Gene Engineering Project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1026 |
Bio and Food Processes
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX43 | Introduction to Bio and Food Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX44 | Biotechnological processes | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX45 | Food Processes and Analytics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1024 |
Food Quality and Safety
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX39 | Product Safety | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX40 | Packaging and Logistics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EZ27 | Sensory evaluation | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1025 |
Products in the Future
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EX42 | Sustainable Product Development | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1018 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1019 |
Work placement
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXM22S1-1020 |
Bachelor´s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00ED19 | Bachelor’s Thesis | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 60 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| TXM22S1-1001 |
Orientation to Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ17 | Orientation to Field and Studies | 5 |
| TX00DV55 | Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 1 | 5 |
| TX00DV56 | Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 2 | 5 |
| TX00EX01 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| TX00EX02 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| TX00EC47 | Introductory Project and Professional Communication | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1002 |
Introduction to the Industry
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00DJ40 | Math and Science Basics 3 | 5 |
| TX00EX26 | Analytical and Organic Chemistry | 5 |
| TX00EX25 | The World of Microbes | 5 |
| TX00EX27 | Industrial Processes and Materials | 5 |
| TX00EC58 | Project Course in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering | 10 |
| TXM22S1-1021 |
Becoming an Expert in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00EX28 | Engineering Chemistry | 5 |
| TX00EX29 | Foods and Nutrition | 5 |
| TX00DJ57 | Statistics and Design of experiments | 5 |
| TX00EX31 | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Basics | 5 |
| TX00EX30 | Basics of Materials technology | 5 |
| TX00BU17 | Engineering English and Communication Skills | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1022 |
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 |
| TXM22S1-1023 |
Utilization of Biotechnology
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EX36 | Enzymes and industry | 5 |
| TX00EX37 | DNA methods in analytics | 5 |
| TX00EX38 | Biotechnology and Gene Engineering Project | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1026 |
Bio and Food Processes
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EX43 | Introduction to Bio and Food Technology | 5 |
| TX00EX44 | Biotechnological processes | 5 |
| TX00EX45 | Food Processes and Analytics | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1030 |
Phenomena and Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00EX49 | Equilibria and kinetics | 5 |
| TX00EX50 | Phenomena and material and energy balances in Process Technology | 5 |
| TX00EZ30 | Unit processes 1 | 5 |
| TX00EX52 | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer advanced course | 5 |
| TX00EZ31 | Plant Design basics | 5 |
| TX00EX53 | Reactors and Catalysis | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1031 |
Innovation and Sustainable Design of Processes
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 |
| TX00EZ32 | Unit processes 2 | 5 |
| TX00EX54 | Piping design | 5 |
| TX00EX55 | Plant Design Advanced Course | 5 |
| TX00EZ33 | Lab Workshop, Chemical Engineering | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1027 |
Structure and Properities of Materials
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| TX00EX46 | Advanced materials technology | 10 |
| TXM22S1-1028 |
Protection of Metal Structures
(Choose all ) |
25 |
| TX00BQ09 | Corrosion and Methods for Corrosion Protection | 5 |
| TX00EX48 | Anticorrosive painting and hot dip coating | 10 |
| TX00EZ34 | Industrial Coatings | 5 |
| TX00EZ37 | Project on Metallic Coatings and Industrial Painting | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1029 |
Coatings in Construction
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EZ97 | Coatings of Buildings and Their Life Cycle | 10 |
| TX00EZ98 | Coating Project on Building Construction and Repair | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1024 |
Food Quality and Safety
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EX39 | Product Safety | 5 |
| TX00EX40 | Packaging and Logistics | 5 |
| TX00EZ27 | Sensory evaluation | 5 |
| TXM22S1-1025 |
Products in the Future
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EX42 | Sustainable Product Development | 5 |
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 |
| TXM22S1-1034 |
Innovations Activities
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 |
| TXM22S1-1018 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| TXM22S1-1019 |
Work placement
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 |
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 |
| TXM22S1-1020 |
Bachelor´s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00ED19 | Bachelor’s Thesis | 15 |