n.BA.BT.Ein.21HS (Introduction to Biotechnology) 
Module: Introduction to Biotechnology
This information was generated on: 25 April 2024
No.
n.BA.BT.Ein.21HS
Title
Introduction to Biotechnology
Credits
2

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2021

 

Study Programme Biotechnology
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 1st Semester
Module Coordinator Regine Eibl-Schindler
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 57 13 / regine.eibl@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Regine Eibl-Schindler, Iris Poggendorf, Dieter Eibl
Entrance Requirements None
Learning Outcomes and Competencies This module is designed as an introduction for students to their field of study. To this end, they will become familiar with important technical terms and the current state of development in red, green, blue and white biotechnology on the basis of selected topics relating to product examples. The aim is to show the students the interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology, its potential but also its risks, and to discuss ethical considerations. After completing the module, students will have an overview of common trends in biotechnological development and will be able to explain them to non-experts.
Module Content
  • Important technical terms
  • Development of biotechnology, working branches and colours
  • Biotechnological production processes
  • Bioreactors/bioreactor plants: structure, classification and types
  • Beer as an example of a classic biotechnological product
  • Biotechnologically produced single cell proteins
  • GM foods vs. Functional food
  • An Introduction to Cellular Agriculture
  • Insulin and EPO
  • Green’ Drugs (Molecular farming)
  • Healing using cells and tissues
  • Marine biotechnology: opportunities and challenges
  • 2 lessons on a current biotechnology topic from the press (to be determined at the beginning of the course)
Follow-up Modules All subsequent biotechnology modules in the BT programme
Methods of Instruction  Lectures, reading and discussing literature, exercises
Digital Resources None
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 25
 Guided Self-Study 8
 Independent Self-Study 27
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance None
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester (100%) / e-assessment

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
Comments The Introduction to Biotechnology module is part of the Technology 1 module group.

 

Course: Introduction to Biotechnology
No.
n.BA.BT.Ein.21HS.V
Title
Introduction to Biotechnology

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