MLU
PHA.03534.02 - Introduction to Bioprocess technology (Upstream Processing) (Complete module description)
Original version English
PHA.03534.02 5 CP
Module label Introduction to Bioprocess technology (Upstream Processing)
Module code PHA.03534.02
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Institut für Pharmazie
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (MA120 LP) (Master) > Pharmazie Pharmaceut.Biotech.MA120, Version of accreditation (WS 2008/09 - WS 2015/16) > Pflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Dr. N. Volk
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
• Knowledge of the basic concept of bioprocess technology • Foundations of microbial growth and cultivation principles • Application of bioprocess engineering principles • knowledge of bioreactor operations and their industrial applications • Basics of technical/industrial fermentation processes
Module contents
• Basics of bioprocess technology • Microbial growth and cultivation principles • Reactor design and instrumentation • process control of bioreactors • balancing and design of bioreactors • Bioprocess scale-up • sterile technology • Application of fermentation processes • Bioprocess case studies
Forms of instruction Lecture (3 SWS)
Seminar (1 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Wintersemester
Module capacity unlimited
Time of examination
Credit points 5 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Module course label Course type Course title SWS Workload of compulsory attendance Workload of preparation / homework etc Workload of independent learning Workload (examination and preparation) Sum workload
Course 1 Lecture Bioprocess technology 3 0
Course 2 Seminar Bioprocess technology 1 0
Course 3 Course Selbststudium 0
Workload by module 150 150
Total module workload 150
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Final exam of module
Klausur
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Winter semester No %
Course 2 Winter semester No %
Course 3 Winter semester No %