UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

FST2810 Food bioprocess technology

Faculty of Science

FST2810 Food bioprocess technology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 3 other tasks

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before FST2810

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: FST1800 and either CHM1022 or CHM1052

Overview

In this unit, you will be introduced to typical biochemical processes, from feedstock supply, reaction, separation and utilities. Treatment and storage of the feedstock/product will also be examined. The subject will focus on the operation and choice of typical equipment and processes. Safety issues and financial impact will be highlighted.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Laboratory reportReport
    20%
  • Field trip reportReport
    20%
  • Assignment
    10%
  • Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate knowledge of typical symbols and terminology used in food processing industries;

  2. 2

    Describe upstream and downstream processes and equipment;

  3. 3

    Describe typical bioreactor steps employed in a bioprocess operation;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate understanding of simple equipment design;

  5. 5

    Comprehend the effect of financial and safety aspects on process design;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate communication and report writing skills;

  7. 7

    Exhibit teamwork skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Laboratories9 hours
  • Tutorials8 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Weekly: two hours of lectures, two hours of tutorials or three hours of practical classes or field trip and eight hours of self-study

Blended learning mode

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Shuler, M.L. ,Kargi, F. and DeLisa, M. (2017). Bioprocess Engineering Basic Concepts. Boston: Prentice Hall. Kuila, A. and Sharma, V. (2018). Principles and Applications of Fermentation Technology, New Jersey: Wiley. Karwa, R. (2017). Heat and Mass Transfer. Singapore: Springer.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Choo Wee Sim
Unit Coordinators
Dr Choo Wee Sim

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FST2810?

FST2810 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after FST2810?

FST2810 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including FST3820, FST3840 and FST3862. Those lead on to 4 units in all.

When is FST2810 offered?

In 2022, FST2810 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.

Does FST2810 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available