MLU
PHA.06111.01 - D-Both: Introduction to Bioprocess Technology (Upstream Processing) (Complete module description)
Original version English
PHA.06111.01 5 CP
Module label D-Both: Introduction to Bioprocess Technology (Upstream Processing)
Module code PHA.06111.01
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Institut für Pharmazie
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology (MA120 LP) (Master) > Pharmazie PharmacIndusBiotech.MA120, Version of accreditation valid from WS 2019/20 > Pflichtmodule
  • Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology (MA120 LP) (Master) > Pharmazie PharmacIndusBiotech.MA120, Version of accreditation (WS 2015/16 - SoSe 2023) > Pflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
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 Seminar (4 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: %.
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 Seminar Project seminar 4 0
Course 2 Course Private study 0
Workload by module 150 150
Total module workload 150
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
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 %