n.BA.BT.PrBPT2.23HS (Bioprocess Technology 2 Practical) 
Module: Bioprocess Technology 2 Practical
This information was generated on: 21 May 2024
No.
n.BA.BT.PrBPT2.23HS
Title
Bioprocess Technology 2 Practical
Credits
3

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2023

 

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 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Lukas Neutsch
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 51 10 / lukas.neutsch@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Lukas Neutsch and other lecturers within Bioprocess Technology
Entrance Requirements In order to participate in the course, students must have taken, or must be taking (in the same semester) ‘Bioprocess Technology 2’.
Learning Outcomes and Competencies On a practical level, students will learn to
  • plan, execute and evaluate a microbial (high cell density) cultivation in a fedbatch process
  • practically apply fully automated process monitoring and control strategies according to standards of modern biotechnological production (Industry 4.0)
  • work independently in teams (shift work) during execution of experiments lasting several days
  • analyse, interpret and present process data according to scientific criteria
  • use digital tools (mobile data logging, remote control, real-time information exchange, expert networks) in an optimal manner in various process steps
  • critically discuss experimental results in the context of the current state of scientific research
Module Content The following topics of current research within the institute will also be addressed:
 
  • Theoretical planning and practical implementation of a fed-batch process with a biotechnological production strain (e.g. yeasts, microalgae, E. coli)
  • Actual implementation of in-process analytics (PAT e.g. biomass determination, protein analysis, product characterisation, etc.), as well as holistic evaluation thereof
  • Supplementation of the process as required through further unit operations of the upstream and downstream area
  • Data evaluation and interpretation through teamwork
  • Creation of a deeper understanding of critical process parameters and control thereof
  • Demonstration of the potential of physiology-based real-time control strategies
  • Dealing with special aspects of large-scale plants (scale-up) (inhomogeneities, foam formation, volume loss)
 
This practical course is conducted as a block course and is supplemented by theory (prerequisite: attendance at ‘Bioprocess Technology 2’) as well as the applied technologies
Follow-up Modules -
Methods of Instruction  Practical with coursework and a written report
Digital Resources -
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 40
 Guided Self-Study 5
 Independent Self-Study 45
 Total Workload 90
Classroom Attendance Compulsory attendance
Assessment Coursework (Participation during practical course sessions, report) 100%: Preparation of the written report and subsequent grading thereof takes place in groups (full course).
Language of Instruction  German
Comments -

 

Course: Bioprocess Technology 2 Practical
No.
n.BA.BT.PrBPT2.23HS.P
Title
Bioprocess Technology 2 Practical

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  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 21 May 2024.