Module code | CBI 310 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
Module content | Characterisation and taxonomy of biological material. Biochemistry and the chemistry of life. Biological growth requirements, metabolism and growth kinetics. Elemental modelling of the human system, agriculture and livestock. Kinetic modelling of aerobic and anaerobic digestion/digester. Understanding of sustainability and food-water-energy nexus from a chemical element perspective (e.g. recycle of nutrients, water pollution, food and energy security, and responsible recycling of chemical elements). |
Module credits | 16.00 |
NQF Level | 07 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | (CIR 211), (CHM 215) ,(WTW 256), MPR 213 |
Contact time | 3 practicals per week, 4 lectures per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Chemical Engineering |
Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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