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n.BA.BT.Mibi2.21HS (Microbiology 2)
Module: Microbiology 2
This information was generated on: 06 February 2025
No.
n.BA.BT.Mibi2.21HS
Title
Microbiology 2
Credits
3
Description
Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2024
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
2nd Semester
Module Coordinator
Gottfried Dasen
Telephone / E-Mail
+41 (0)58 934 55 67 /
gottfried.dasen@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)
Gottfried Dasen and various lecturers
Entrance Requirements
Microbiology 1
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
Students will:
know how a microbiological analysis is performed in the field of biotechnology.
know how microbiological quality controls are used.
learn about the most important metabolic processes of microorganisms.
be able to describe detection methods for microorganisms and interpret the results.
be able to describe, combine and carry out various product sterilisation techniques.
be able to evaluate processes in terms of biosafety and biosecurity.
learn about relevant standards in the field of microbiology (e.g. ISO, PhEur).
Module Content
Biosafety and biosecurity:
Development and maintenance of a biosafety laboratory
Legal principles
Evaluation of processes for biosafety
Sterile technology:
Methods for sterilisation of devices, materials and active substances
Use in the pharmaceutical industry
Evaluation of sterilisation processes
Biotechnological microbiology:
Microbiological quality control in biotechnology and relevant standards (ISO, PhEur)
Identification of microorganisms
Microbial metabolism and growth kinetics
Industrial hygiene
Environmental microbiology:
Aerobic degradation of materials/biomass, anaerobic degradation of biomass to methane, methanogenic archaea, syntrophy, thermodynamics of anaerobic degradation.
Detection of organisms for drinking water analysis and wastewater treatment. (Microscopy and flow cytometry).
Follow-up Modules
-
Methods of Instruction
In person teaching and self-study
Digital Resources
Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload
Contact Hours
40
Guided Self-Study
8
Independent Self-Study
42
Total Workload
90
Classroom Attendance
min. 80% attendance
Assessment
Written exam at the end of the semester (100%) -
Repeat exams with 9 participants or less are carried out as oral exams (duration: 20min).
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 Microbiology 2 module is part of the Life Sciences 2 module group.
Note
Additional available versions:
1.0 start 01 August 2021
Course: Microbiology 2
No.
n.BA.BT.Mibi2.21HS.V
Title
Microbiology 2
Note
No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 06 February 2025.