Bioindustrial Processes and Raw Materials (5 cr)

Objective

The student recognizes and understands the types of raw materials and products handled in the bioindustry (food technology, biotechnology) and is aware of their properties and structures.
The student is familiar with various bioindustry processes and understands the related upstream and downstream processing (USP, DSP).
The student has an understanding of the unit operations used in the bioindustry, their general significance, and their role in different processes. They know how the properties of biomaterials influence the selection of unit operations and can, at a conceptual level, choose appropriate unit operations for broader processes.
The student understands the concept of circular economy in bioindustry processes and production and is aware of current sustainability guidelines in the industry. The student also knows how different choices and solutions can contribute to more sustainable production.

Content

• Raw materials and products in the bioindustry and their properties
• Processes in the bioindustry and upstream and downstream processing
• Unit operations in the bioindustry processes
• Circular economy and sustainable development in bioindustry production

Location and time

Leiritie 1, Myyrmäki campus, 1st period

Materials

Lectures
Laboratory work instructions
Book: Bioprosessitekniikka, Aittomäki et al. 2002

Teaching methods

Lectures
Laboratory work
Lab notebook
Group work
Applied assignment
Exam
Excursion

Exam schedules

October 10th, 9-11 AM, MMA207
Information about the re-exam opportunity will be provided after the first exam in October.

Student workload

Lectures according to the schedule
Laboratory work in groups according to the schedule (3 x 4 hours per group)
Keeping an individual lab notebook (during lab work)
Applied assignment
Exam preparation

Content scheduling

OMA course schedule
Course plan, which will be published at the KICK OFF event

Further information

Course KICK OFF -event Tue August 20th. 8-11 AM, MMA104.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• Basic knowledge of raw materials and products in the bioindustry, but with a superficial understanding.
• Limited knowledge of material properties.
• Basic understanding of processes in the bioindustry, with incomplete knowledge of upstream and downstream processing.
• Limited understanding of unit operations and their significance.
• Basic level of understanding of the impact of biomaterials on unit operations.
• Only a fundamental level of proficiency in selecting unit operations for broader processes.
• Limited understanding of circular economy and sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• Moderate knowledge of raw materials and products in the bioindustry, with a fair understanding.
• Good knowledge of material properties.
• Clear understanding of processes in the bioindustry and their treatments.
• Strong understanding of unit operations and their roles.
• Good understanding of the effects of biomaterials on unit operations.
• Proficient in selecting unit operations.
• Moderate understanding of circular economy and sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of raw materials and products in the bioindustry.
• Outstanding knowledge of material properties.
• Exceptional understanding of processes in the bioindustry and their treatments.
• Exceptional grasp of unit operations and their roles.
• Excellent knowledge of the effects of biomaterials on unit operations.
• Outstanding proficiency in selecting unit operations.
• Outstanding understanding of circular economy and sustainable development, ability to make well-founded choices.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

• Basic knowledge of raw materials and products in the bioindustry, but with a superficial understanding.
• Limited knowledge of material properties.
• Basic understanding of processes in the bioindustry, with incomplete knowledge of upstream and downstream processing.
• Limited understanding of unit operations and their significance.
• Basic level of understanding of the impact of biomaterials on unit operations.
• Only a fundamental level of proficiency in selecting unit operations for broader processes.
• Limited understanding of circular economy and sustainable development.

Assessment methods and criteria

-Participation in lab work is mandatory. Absences can be compensated in other lab groups. One absence is allowed for valid reasons, but it results in -10 points in course total points (no compensatory tasks).
-Individual lab notebook, 0-20 points
-Applied assignment, 0-20 points
-Exam, 0-60 points
Total: 100 points
Course feedback, max 5 extra points

If more than 80% complete the course feedback (by the deadline of October 10th), all students will receive 5 extra points added to their total course points.
If more than 70% complete it, they will receive 3 extra points.
If more than 60% complete it, they will receive 1 extra point.

The passing threshold for the course is 40 points. The grade boundaries will be announced later.

Qualifications

Food Chemistry
Applied Project

Further information

The course includes laboratory work related to processes and unit operations in biotechnology and food engineering.