Introduction to Bioengineering

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Theoretical classes will be oriented towards understanding the basic notions of the curricular unit, being complemented with theoretical-practical classes for problem solving and case studies.

In theoretical and theoretical-practical classes, the subject will be exposed through the use of a PowerPoint slide projection system. Worksheets will be solved on the different chapters taught, group and individual work will be carried out to analyze scientific articles, search for information and process data on topics related to Bioengineering.

Students are encouraged to participate with questions and comments during theoretical and theoretical-practical classes. There will also be classes for the preparation, presentation and discussion of seminars prepared by the students.

The main objective of the curricular unit is to provide the student with an integrated view of Bioengineering and its various fields of application, focused on ethics and the analysis of engineering concepts and design of biological processes and systems. Thus, it is intended that students are able to: i) understand the concepts of new paradigms in engineering and life sciences and identify current areas of technological importance, such as synthetic biology, nanobiotechnology, industrial and environmental biotechnological processes ; ii) understand the exercise of Engineering, as a profession of public trust, scientific and technical appreciation, accompanied by a commitment to ethical principles and deontological duties inherent to the free and responsible exercise of the profession; iii) develop skills in data processing, building graphs with Excel and interpreting results; iv) analyze, outline and define chemical processes and their variables; v) get in touch with the principles and practice of writing scientific documents and develop the ability to search for information; vi) apply the rules for citation and presentation of the bibliography.

1. BIOENGINEERING AS THE RESULT OF THE INTEGRATION OF PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING AND LIFE SCIENCES

Introduction to bioprocesses. Bioprocess engineering. Industrial, environmental and energy applications.

2. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC/TECHNICAL WRITING

Characteristics of scientific documents: clarity, precision and logical structure. Typical structure of a document. Citations and bibliography Styles and norms. Information search and evaluation of information resources. Ethics in the use of information and plagiarism. Application to case studies.

3. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS

Dimensions and units. Unit systems and conversions. Data representation and analysis in Excel. Application to case studies.

4. CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES

Process definition. Process variables. Classification of processes: continuous and discontinuous; steady state and transient. Manufacturing, flow and block diagrams. The mass balance. Examples of industrial applications.

5. ENGINEERING ETHICS

Contact with professional ethics capable of establishing the duties and responsibilities required by the evolution of the professional environment, reconciling it with the lasting values ​​implied in the nature of the human being.

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Bibliografia principal

Moreira, M. J. (2023). Apontamentos de Introdução à Bioengenharia. ISEC (disponível na plataforma académica InforEstudante).

Bibliografia complementar

Doran, P. (2012). Bioprocess Engineering Principles: Elsevier.

Bailey, J.E., Ollis, D.F. (1986). Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-066601-6 (6-13-18)

Ghosh, R. (2006). Principles of Bioseparations Engineering. World Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1142/6183

Rego, A. & Braga, J. (2017). Ética para Engenheiros – Desafiando a Síndrome do Vaivém Challenger. LIDEL

Seider, W.D., Seader, J.D., Lewin, D.R. (2008). Product and process design principles. SBN: 0-471-45247-5 0471203165.

Sirohi, R., Pandey, A, & Taherzadeh, M. J. (Eds). (2022). Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengeneering: Advances in Bioprocess Engineering. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-04191-5