MLU
PHA.06113.01 - E-Both: Optimization of Bioprocesses (Complete module description)
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PHA.06113.01 5 CP
Module label E-Both: Optimization of Bioprocesses
Module code PHA.06113.01
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
Modul D: Introduction to Bioprocess Technology (Upstream Processing)
Skills to be acquired in this module
  • Knowledge of mathematical modeling to optimization of bioprocesses
  • Foundations in the use of simulations languages
  • Using tools to identification, simulation and optimization
  • Application of models to optimization of bioprocesses
  • Knowledge of planning and preparation of bioreactor cultivations
  • Laboratory scale development of strategies for optimal bioprocessing technologies
  • Experience in the use of bioprocess cultivation techniques
  • Practical experience in the preparation and implementation of fermentations
  • Analyze and validate of results of fermentations
Module contents
Course E-Both.1: Process modeling and simulation
  • Principles of bioprocess modeling and optimization
  • Modeling concepts for biological systems and bioreactors
  • Dynamic modeling of bioreactors
  • Introduction in simulation language (MATLAB, Copasi, Celldesigner, Berkeley Madonna)
  • Case studies to simulation
  • Optimization of bioprocesses
  • Case studies to optimization
Course E-Both.2: Control of bioreactor cultivations
  • Planning of a bioreactor cultivation process
  • Mathematical simulation of the process
  • Preparation of the bioprocess techniques and analytics
  • Experimental realization of the cultivation process
  • Analyze and validate the results
  • Identification of a model from the results
  • Describe and analyze the process
Forms of instruction Seminar (2 SWS)
Practical training (3 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Sommersemester
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 Seminar Project seminar 2 0
Course 2 Practical training Lab Course 3 0
Course 3 Course Private studies 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
Attestation on project seminar contents, Protocol
Klausur
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Summer semester No %
Course 2 Summer semester No %
Course 3 Summer semester No %