n.BA.BT.BPT1.22HS (Bioprocess Technology 1) 
Module: Bioprocess Technology 1
This information was generated on: 16 April 2024
No.
n.BA.BT.BPT1.22HS
Title
Bioprocess Technology 1
Credits
2

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2022

 

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 4th Semester
Module Coordinator Christin Peters
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 50 96 / christin.peters@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 -
Entrance Requirements Mathematics 1 and 2; Introduction to Biotechnology
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will
  • know the framework conditions and limitations in the management of bioprocesses in set operation (batch);
  • understand the meaning and basic concepts for calculating biotechnologically relevant variables;
  • be able to independently solve simple calculation tasks for the mathematical description of a batch process;
  • know how to correlate the physiological needs of an organism (a cell) and the appropriate composition of the nutrient media for; biotechnological production as well as environmental processes
  • be able to determine kinetic and stoichiometric parameters of common growth or mass transfer models;
  • be able to combine basic knowledge from chemistry, mathematics, physics and biology to plan and evaluate a batch experiment in the bioreactor (based on its mathematical description);
  • be able to recognise growth limitations in the batch process and develop suitable solutions;
  • be able to draw conclusions about the metabolic state of the cells on the basis of off-gas analysis data.
Module Content
  • Growth during the batch process
  • The Monod model
  • Calculations based on the Monod model
  • Limitations of the Monod model
  • Growth inhibitions
  • Product formation
  • Exhaust-gas analysis – gas analysis
  • Two-phase diauxie
Follow-up Modules Bioprocessing Technology 2
Methods of Instruction  Lectures, calculation tasks, discussions concerning real-world processes
Digital Resources Selected chapters from the following key work in the field of biotechnology:

Chmiel, H. (ed.) 2011. Bioprozesstechnik. Einführung in die Bioverfahrenstechnik. Elsevier GmbH, München.

Powerpoint slides

Journal articles in German and English

Calculation tasks / quizzes on Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study 5
 Independent Self-Study 27
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment
Written exam at the end of the semester 100%
 
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
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Course: Bioprocess Technology 1
No.
n.BA.BT.BPT1.22HS.V
Title
Bioprocess Technology 1

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