Bachelor's Degree Program

Bioengineering

part-time

The path from gene to product: biotechnology or bioengineering is the engineering discipline of biotechnology. It concerns optimizing and developing biotechnological methods for efficient production in the industry. The degree program is tailored specifically to the needs of industrial applications: pharmaceutical production, the chemical industry and brewing and fermentation technology. A bio-industrial pilot plant at the university provides unique opportunities for a practical and application oriented education.

Department
Applied Life Sciences
Topic
Technologies

Highlights

  • Applied research to optimize biotechnological methods for economical production in industry

  • Main areas of application: medical and industrial biotechnology as well as brewing and fermentation technology

     

    Facts

    Final degree

    Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc)

    Duration of course
    6 Semesters
    Organisational form
    part-time

    Tuition fee per semester

    € 363,361

    + ÖH premium + contribution2

    ECTS
    180 ECTS
    Language of instruction
    German

    Application Winter semester 2024/25

    01. January 2024 - 15. June 2024

    Study places

    40

    1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester

    2 for additional study expenses (currently up to €83,- depending on degree program and year)


    Before the studies

    You are interested in the practical application of biology and technology in the industry. Mathematics is one of your strengths. You also have good knowledge of natural sciences. You enjoy working in a team and on projects. You are a process-oriented and analytical thinker and are highly conscious of quality. You find a career in the industry attractive. Average English skills are expected. Language of instruction is German.

    Why you should study with us

    Study place = lab place

    Sharing is good, however, not your lab space, please. You are guaranteed your own.

    Highly sought-after knowledge

    What you learn here is crucial to solving global problems.

    International network

    Going abroad for an internship or a job: this is the next logical step when studying with us.

    Do you still have questions about the study?

    Make an appointment with Elisabeth Holzmann (Secretary's office) elisabeth.holzmann@fh-campuswien.ac.at for a a personal consultation via Zoom.

    In order to study with us, you must meet one of the admission requirements listed below. You must ei-ther have a general higher education entrance qualification or a university entrance qualification exam-ination or be able to provide evidence of a relevant professional qualification. In any case, participation in the admission procedure is mandatory.

    General higher education entrance qualification

    • school-leaving examination from a general or vocational secondary school or
    • vocational school-leaving certificate or
    • equivalent foreign certificate (it is equivalent if it has been agreed under international law or has been recognized. In individual cases, the certificate may also be recognized by the head of the degree program).

    University entrance qualification examination

    • university entrance qualification examination for Bioengineerin
    • university entrance qualification examination for another subject recognized by us
    • further information is available at the secretary's office

    Relevant professional qualification with additional examinations

    • relevant professional qualifications are, for example, completed apprenticeships in the fields of chemical laboratory technology, chemical process engineering or pharmaceutical technology. Depending on the subject area, individual additional examinations must be taken as part of the university entrance qualification examination.
    • further information is available at the secretary's office

    There are 40 places available in the bachelor's degree program in Bioengineering each year. The ratio of places to applicants is currently around 1:3.

    To apply you will require the following documents:

    • Proof of identity (copy of passport or copy of identity card)
    • In case German is not your first language: Proof of German language skills at level C1
    • School leaving certificate / university entrance qualification examination / verification of professional qualifications
    • Certificates from abroad as well as a description of the courses and exemplary documents from the applicant must be submitted as certified translations. Letters of recommendation from teachers from the institute abroad will help the head of the academic section to assess whether the admission requirements have been fulfilled.
    • Letter of motivation
    • CV in table form

    Please note:
    It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.

    The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.

    • Aim
      The aim is to ensure places are offered to those persons who complete the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skills needed for an applicant's chosen profession.
    • Procedure
      The written admission test includes questions from biology, physics, mathematics and chemistry. Applicants then undergo an admission interview on the same day to provide a first impression of their personal aptitude. The qualities interviewers are looking for include professional motivation, an understanding of the profession, performance, time management. Points are assigned to each section of the test.
    • Criteria
      The criteria for acceptance are based solely on performance. The geographical origin of the applicant has no influence on the admission decision. The admission requirements must be met in all cases. Applicants are evaluated according to the following weighting system:
      • Written admission test (60%)
      • Admission interview (40%)

      The study places are awarded at the latest in mid-July based on this ranking. The process as a whole and all test and assessment results from the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner.

    Written test and interview
    May and June

    Planned start of the first semester
    Mid of August


    During the studies

    Your education and research benefit from our close partnerships with well-known biotech companies as well as the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and the Vienna Institute of Biotechnology (VIBT), who share the campus with us. The partnership enables you to take advantage of the BOKU's excellent infrastructure. In addition to the laboratories, this includes an industrial pilot plant with which production processes can be developed on a laboratory scale and applied on a pilot scale. This provides you with a practice-oriented education, because in the industry the lab and pilot scale is only followed by the production scale in which the product is manufactured in commercially viable quantities. The simulation of the processes on a pilot scale helps determine deviations in each process step and develop process parameters for the commercial evaluation of the production processes. Numerous R&D projects in the degree program offer you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge applications and to make valuable contacts for your future career. Practical relevance is also guaranteed at our Campus Lecture evenings, which are open to all and feature contributions from prominent experts.

    The practically oriented degree program has established itself in applied research and development. It concerns optimizing bioengineering methods for industrial production. The degree program focuses on three industrial applications: red and white biotechnology as well as brewing and fermentation technology. The red biotechnology includes medical and pharmaceutical applications. The white biotechnology plays an increasingly important role in the chemical industry and other industries.

    The benefits of biotechnology are that fewer natural resources are used, energy efficiency is higher, CO ² emissions are lower and production costs are also lower. The fact that the degree program is particularly application oriented can also be seen within the context of R&D projects. For example, the Department of Bioengineering together with the biotech company Vogelbusch developed a process improvement that helps to replace petroleum as the basis for chemicals with less expensive renewable raw materials.

    With Bioengineering you have chosen an intensive technical and scientific education. Technology, biology and chemistry are the foundation of the degree program.

    • You will acquire knowledge and skills in engineering, microbiology and molecular biology, chemical analysis and quality management.
    • The three main focuses of the degree program are the production of pharmaceuticals, which is called red biotechnology, the brewing and fermentation technology, which belongs to the yellow biotechnology, and the manufacture of chemicals, called white biotechnology.
    • Starting with the fifth semester you will specialize in either bioinformatics or bioprocess technology.
    • During your time in the degree program you will complete an internship in which you will apply your theoretical knowledge and acquire first-hand professional experience. For those working in a relevant profession it is possible to receive credit towards your coursework.
    • Your degree will provide you with the necessary tools for scientific work. You will train your ability to work well in a team during the course of your bachelor's thesis which you will write as part of a class project.

    Curriculum

    Module Analytical chemistry
    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    General Chemistry I (Practical Course) | UE

    General Chemistry I (Practical Course) | UE

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction to chemical laboratory techniques; qualitative determination of inorganic ions by wet chemical methods; titrations.

    Teaching method

    Practices; on-the-job training

    Examination

    Final exam: Written work and the assessment of practical work

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Jander-Jahr, G. Schulze, J. Simon, Maßanalyse, Walter de Gruyter Verlag; Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Wiley International Edition, 3. Edition
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Module Inorganic and organic chemistry
    3.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    General and Inorganic Chemistry | VO

    General and Inorganic Chemistry | VO

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    1. element and compound
    2. atomic structure and periodic table
    3. chemical bond
    4. molecular geometry
    5. gases, liquids and solids
    6. conservation of mass and energy
    7. chemical equilibrium I
    8. chemical equilibrium II
    9. oxidation and reduction
    10. coordination compounds
    11. basics of chemical thermodynamics
    12. main group chemistry I (hydrogen, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, noble gases)
    13. main group chemistry II (boron group)
    14. main group chemistry III (carbon group)
    15. main group chemistry IV (nitrogen group)
    16. main group chemistry V (oxygen group)
    17. main group chemistry VI (halogens)
    18. transition metals
    19. environmental problems
    20. important aspects of general and inorganic chemistry in biological systems

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture with exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Charles E. Mortimer, Ulrich Müller, Chemie, 10. Auflage, Thieme Verlag
    • Jander/Blasius Anorganische Chemie I+II: Einführung & Quantitative Analyse / Quantitative Analyse & Präparate, Eberhard Schweda, S. Hirzel Verlag; Auflage 2011

    Paula Y. Bruice, Organische Chemie: Studieren kompakt, Pearson Studium, Chemie

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Introduction to Organic Chemistry | VO

    Introduction to Organic Chemistry | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    - Organic Bonds
    - Basic concepts of organic chemistry
    - Introduction to organic compounds
    - Overview of functional groups, classes of substances and compounds
    - Basics of organic reactions

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Charles E. Mortimer, Ulrich Müller, Chemie, 10. Auflage, Thieme Verlag
    • Jander/Blasius Anorganische Chemie I+II: Einführung & Quantitative Analyse / Quantitative Analyse & Präparate, Eberhard Schweda, S. Hirzel Verlag; Auflage 2011
    • Paula Y. Bruice, Organische Chemie: Studieren kompakt, Pearson Studium, Chemie

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Mathematics
    3 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Mathematics  | ILV

    Mathematics  | ILV

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Mathematical methoden in bioengineering (error analysis, dilution, flow rates, centrifugation, interpolation)
    • Matrices and linear maps
    • Differential calculus and integration, simple differential equations
    • Growth and decay
    • Linearisation and logarithmic scales

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating, problem-based learning elements.

    Examination

    Final exam: Immanent performance assessment and final written examination

    Literature

    Bücher, Unterlagen

    • Skriptum
    • Werner Timischl, Biomathematik, Springer Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Tutorial in Mathematics | UE

    Tutorial in Mathematics | UE

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Repetition and strengthening of fundamental mathematical concepts and methods.
    In particular, we will focus on the following items.

    1. Powers, quantities and units
    2. Terms, formulas, logarithm
    3. Linear and exponential functions
    4. Logarithmic scales
    5. Geometry, trigonometric functions, vectors

    Teaching method

    Exercise

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: written assignments

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Skriptum "Angewandte Mathematik", Manfred Kühleitner
    • Kompaktkurs Mathematik für Naturwissenschaftler und Ingenieure, A. Duma Springer Verlag
    • Werner Timischl, Biomathematik, Springer Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Module Microbiology
    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    General Microbiology | VO

    General Microbiology | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction into microbiology, microbial diversity, microbial growth und cultivation, phenotype and genotype, as well as microbial taxonomy. Selected groups and species with importance to biotechnological production will be discussed in detail. 

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: Final exam, written

    Literature

    Brock Mikrobiologie kompakt, 13. Auflage, Pearson.

    www.pearson.de/shop/studium/biologie/mikrobiologie/brock-mikrobiologie-kompakt-9783868942606

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Microbiological Microscopy (Practical Course) | UE

    Microbiological Microscopy (Practical Course) | UE

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction into light microscopy.

    Organization, content and function of simple cellular systems. Cellular organization of microorganisms (yeast, bacteria), and plants. Cell wall and organells for higher eukaryotic organisms. Function of plasmatic and non-plasmatic components.

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture and practical exercises

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Exam, written

    Laboratory protocol

    Literature

    Fleck, Michel; Igersheim, Anton; Weber, Martina. Biologie compact. Mikroskopie und Mikrokosmos im Alltag, Themenheft. Öbvhpt VerlagsgmbH & Co. KG, Wien (2006). ISBN 13: 978-3-209-04207-1

     

    Borth, Nicole; Kunert, Renate; Mattanovich, Diethard; Reinprecht, Beatrix; Vogelauer, Regina; Vorauer-Uhl, Karola
    Allgemeine Mikrobiologie Übungen, Skriptum. Facultas Verlags- und Buchhandels AG, Wien (2004)

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Module Physics
    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Physics | VO

    Physics | VO

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Measures and measurement systems, measurement errors, forms and mass of energy and power, the basics of mechanics (force, power, momentum, power transmission, measurement of work, electrical engineering (electric voltage and current, conduction, electric power), heat (basic thermodynamic concepts, measurement of thermal power, main theorems) and optics (geometrical optics, photometry, optics of microscopy).

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: Written Exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Physik für Ingenieure, H. Ekbert, Springer Verlag

    • Gerthsen Physik, D. Meschede, Springer Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Stoichiometry and titrimetry
    3.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Analytical and Physical Chemistry | VO

    Analytical and Physical Chemistry | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction to Analytical Chemistry - Fundamentals and Methods; Validation.
    Classical quantitative analysis: gravimetry, dimensional analysis (acid-base titrations, precipitation titrations, complexometric titrations, redox titrations).Spectroscopic methods: AAS, AES, RFA, REM; UV/VIS, IR, MS, XPS, NMR.
    Electrochemical methods: electrogravimetry, coulometry, conductometry, potentiometry, polarography.
    Introduction to separation techniques (chromatography, electrophoresis).

     

    Teaching method

    This course goes beyond the concept of pure instructional learning (frontal lecture) and expects active listening, i.e. interaction between teacher and student is highly encouraged as time permits.
    face-to-face teaching as well as distance learning by means of "zoom
    small work assignments between the individual units
    presentations by students in small groups

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Jander-Jahr, G. Schulze, J. Simon, Maßanalyse, Walter de Gruyter Verlag; Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Wiley International Edition, 3. Edition
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe
    • J.S. Fritz, G.H. Schenk, Quantitative Analytische Chemie, Vieweg-Verlag, ISBN 3-528-08484-7
    • D. A. Skoog, J. J. Leary, Instrumentelle Analytik – Grundlagen, Geräte, Anwendungen. Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg 1996, ISBN 3-540-60450-2

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Stoichiometry and Quantitative Chemical Analysis | VO

    Stoichiometry and Quantitative Chemical Analysis | VO

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Molar mass / amount of substance, basic laws of stoichiometry, chemical reaction equations, redox reactions, solutions / concentration data / standard solutions, chemical equilibrium / ionic equilibria, gas laws / pH value calculations (acids, alkalis, buffers) / solubilities - solubility product
    Volumetry/ Calibration procedures and validation of analytical methods/ Dilutions (ratios)/ Buffers/ Calculations for nutrient media preparation/ Photometric determinations and exercise examples with calibration curves

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Lecture on the blackboard and with slides with active involvement of the students, exercises in the lecture, homework, practice examples for independent perfecting.

    Examination

    Final exam: Three written intermediate tests

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Jander-Jahr, G. Schulze, J. Simon, Maßanalyse, Walter de Gruyter Verlag; Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Wiley International Edition, 3. Edition
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe
    • Chemie, Das Basiswissen der Chemie, Charles E. Mortimer, Thieme Verlag
    • Chemie, Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Pearson Studium

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Technical mathematics
    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Statistics for Chemical Analysis | ILV

    Statistics for Chemical Analysis | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Data description for a characteristic:
    Population and sample, measures, boxplot, frequency distributions, empirical density curves.

    Random variable:
    Probability theory (probability axioms, addition rule, conditional probability, multiplication rule); discrete random variable (binomial distribution, hypergeometric distribution); continuous random variable (normal distribution).

    Parameter estimation:
    Estimators, confidence intervals (mean, standard deviation, probability).

    Hypothesis testing:
    Introduction (alternative, null hypothesis, 1- and 2-sided hypotheses, error, test goodness); 1-sample comparisons ( t-test, binomial test); testing normal distribution assumption (QQ plot, Shapiro-Wilk test); 2-sample comparisons (t-test, F-test); sample size planning (t-test).

    Linear regression:
    2-dimensional normal distribution, product moment correlation; simple linear regression (least squares estimation, dependence test, coefficient of determination, regression through zero, scale transformations); linear calibration functions.

    Teaching method

    lecture and exercise

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • W. Timischl: Mathematische Methoden in den Biowissenschaften. Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Spektrum 2016.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS

    Module Analytical chemistry
    5 SWS
    9 ECTS
    General Chemistry II (Practical Course) | UE

    General Chemistry II (Practical Course) | UE

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Within the framework of the chemical-analytical laboratory practical course II, you will carry out quantitative determinations. You will acquire important fundamentals of general and analytical chemistry and basic practical knowledge.

    Introduction part (+5 samples)
    1st sample: titration and measurement uncertainty
    2nd sample: weak acid, alkalimetric
    3rd sample: Gravimetric determination of iron
    4th sample: Water analysis - determination of water hardness
    5th sample: Nitrogen determination according to Parnas-Wagner

    Teaching method

    practical course

    The tasks set are to be processed independently. The "analyses" are to be carried out according to the work instructions. The keeping of laboratory journals and the preparation of reports is practiced. In addition to the work instructions, a script is available in which the theory is also covered.

    Examination

    Final exam: Final testing and assessment of performance in the laboratory

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Jander-Jahr, G. Schulze, J. Simon, Maßanalyse, Walter de Gruyter Verlag; Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Wiley International Edition, 3. Edition
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe
    • Skriptum zum Herunterladen auf der FH - Webseite
    • Mortimer, C.E. und Müller, U.: Chemie. Das Basiswissen der Chemie. Thieme Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    General Chemistry III (Practical Course) | UE

    General Chemistry III (Practical Course) | UE

    3 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    1st sample: Conductometric determination of a salt solution
    2nd sample: Potentiometric determination of the equivalent weight of an amino acid (2 students together)
    3rd sample: Determination by means of ion-selective electrodes (Cl- next to I-) (2 students together)
    4th sample: Photometric determination of iron
    5th sample: Photometric determination of the pK value of an indicator (2 students together)
    6th sample: Redox titration - vitamin C iodometric
    7th sample: Ion chromatographic determination of chloride, nitrate and sulfate (group work)

    Teaching method

    practical course

    Examination

    Final exam: Final written examination and assessment of practical work

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Jander-Jahr, G. Schulze, J. Simon, Maßanalyse, Walter de Gruyter Verlag; Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Wiley International Edition, 3. Edition
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe
    • Skriptum zum Herunterladen auf der FH – Webseite

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    3 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Inorganic and organic chemistry
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Organic Chemistry | VO

    Organic Chemistry | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    1. structural elements of organic compounds (hybrid orbitals, molecular orbitals)
    2. reaction mechanisms
    3. alkanes (properties, introduction to nomenclature, reactions, preparation, occurrence, representatives)
    4. alkenes (isomerism, reactions, representatives)
    5. alkynes (representatives, properties, occurrences, reactions)
    6. halogen compounds (properties, preparation, reactions)
    7. alcohols (properties, preparation, reactions, representatives of monohydric and polyhydric alcohols)
    8. ethers (properties, preparation, reactions)
    9. sulfur compounds
    10. amines (properties, preparation, reactions, representatives), other N- and P-compounds
    11. aldehydes and ketones (properties, preparation, reactions, representatives)
    12. carboxylic acids (properties, preparation, reactions, representatives)
    13. carboxylic acid derivatives (acid halides, esters, amides, anhydrides)
    14. amino acids and peptides
    15. aromatic compounds (aromaticity, properties, reactions, representatives)
    16. dicarboxylic acids
    17. hydroxycarboxylic acids
    18. organometallic compounds
    19. natural products (carbohydrates, fats, oils, waxes, terpenes, nucleic acids)

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written test at the end

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Charles E. Mortimer, Ulrich Müller, Chemie, 10. Auflage, Thieme Verlag
    • Jander/Blasius Anorganische Chemie I+II: Einführung & Quantitative Analyse / Quantitative Analyse & Präparate, Eberhard Schweda, S. Hirzel Verlag; Auflage 2011
    • Paula Y. Bruice, Organische Chemie: Studieren kompakt, Pearson Studium, Chemie

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Machine science
    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering | ILV

    Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    As a basic course of Mechanical Engineering, the following content has to be conveyed:

    1) instrcution to technical drawing
    2) descriptive geometry (2D, 3D, sectional views, dimensioning)
    3) details for manufacturing (tolerances, fits, connections, surface processing, welding symbols)
    4) process flowcharts (basic flow chart, process flow diagram, P&ID)

    Teaching method

    lecture and practise

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: written exam

    Literature

    Dubbel, Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau - W. Beitz, Karl-Heinrich Grote, H. Dubbel
    Chemietechnik - E. Ignatowitz
    Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente: Normung, Berechnung, Gestaltung - Herbert Wittel, Dieter Muhs, Dieter Jannasch, Joachim Voßiek

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Materials science and manufacturing engineering | VO

    Materials science and manufacturing engineering | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    The course content covers the materials science of the most important metallic (ferrous materials, non-ferrous metals) and non-metallic materials such as ceramic materials, glass, plastics, composites. This area is supplemented by the explanation of corrosion and corrosion protection.
    Furthermore, manufacturing processes are taught such as casting and sintering, forging, rolling, pressing, turning, milling, drilling, sawing and grinding, as well as welding, soldering and bonding.
    The most important machine elements are taught to complement the material.

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Ignatowitz E.: Chemietechnik, Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel
    Grote K. e.a.: Dubbel, Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau, Springer Verlag
    Decker K.: Maschinenelemente, Hanser Verlag
    Czichos H., e.a.: Hütte. Das Ingenieurwissen, Springer Vieweg Verlag
    Bargel H., e.a.: Werkstoffkunde, Springer Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Microbiology
    2.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Microbiologic Methods | ILV

    Microbiologic Methods | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Overview on methods in microbiology as a detailed preparation for the practical courses ('Laborpraktikum')

    The methods discussed are: Aseptic techniques, Cultivation of MO, Identification of MO, Determination of growth kinetics, Antibiotics

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods

    Examination

    Final exam: Final exam, written

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Mikrobiologisches Grundpraktikum, Alexander, Stret; Pearson Verl.

    Weiters:

    • Mikrobiologische Methoden, Eine Einführung in grundlegende Arbeitstechniken, Spektrum Akad. Verl., Gustav Fischer, 1999

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Specific Microbiology | VO

    Specific Microbiology | VO

    2 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Features of selected production strains (e.g. yeast: Pichia/Saccharomyces; mold: Penicillium/Aspergillus; and bacteria: Bacillus/Lactobacillus) and of important contanminants will be discussed.

    This course will present the following aspects of applied microbiology based on selected examples: Microoorganisms in association with Foods; microorganisms in the environment; pharmaceutical indicator organisms; production strains for biopharmaceuticals

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Distance learning tasks with feedback

    Examination

    Final exam: Final exam, written

    Literature

    Angewandte Mikrobiologie, G. Antranikian, Springer Verl. 2006 (Hartband)

    Industrielle Mikrobiologie, H. Sahm., G. Antranikian, K.-P. Stahmann, R. Takors, Springer Spektrum, 2013 (Taschenbuch)

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Physics
    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Electrical Engineering | VO

    Electrical Engineering | VO

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Basic concepts of electrical engineering, basic electrical quantities, Ohm's law, electrical switching of loads.
    Types of current, line network and electrical connection, electrical installation and connections, protective measures for electrical equipment.
    Pictograms on electrical equipment and machines
    Electrical drive machines in chemical plants:
    Electric motors
    Three-phase squirrel-cage motors
    Direct current motors
    Motor protection types

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: Written Exam

    Literature

    FACHKUNDE ELEKTROTECHNIK
    ISBN 978-3-8085-3358-1

    CHEMIETECHNIK
    ISBN 978-3-8085-7120-0

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics | VO

    Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Properties and behavior of fluids, especially aqueous fluids (especially viscosity and surface tension), fundamentals of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics (conservation equations and pipe hydraulics), rheology (sinking velocity of particles, stirrer design) and pump design.

    Teaching method

    Lecture and exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: Written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Physik für Ingenieure, H. Ekbert, Springer Verlag

    • Gerthsen Physik, D. Meschede, Springer Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Technical mathematics
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Technical Mathematics | ILV

    Technical Mathematics | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Mathematical methods play an important role in the applied
    Sciences, in particular the following...
    - Solving systems of linear equations
    - error estimations
    - Numerical solution of (nonlinear) equations, zero search
    - Interpolation, numerical differentiation
    - Integral calculus and numerical integration
    The techniques learned are applied manually, but also mechanically (in Python), to solve numerically more complex problems.
    In particular, theory from fluid mechanics and hydraulics is used to address applied problems.

    Teaching method

    Lecture and exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: immanent performance assessment and final written examination

    Literature

    Skriptum zum Studium der Biotechnologie/Bioverfahrenstechnik: Manfred Kühleitner, BOKU, Stand 2012

    M. Harris, G. Taylor, J. Taylor, Startwissen, Mathematik und Statistik, Elsevier

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS

    Module Applied Microbiology
    3 SWS
    5 ECTS
    General Microbiology (practical course) | UE

    General Microbiology (practical course) | UE

    3 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction into microbiological techniques:
    Working under sterile conditions
    Different cultivation techniques (surface cultures, liquid cultures)
    Cell number determination (according to Koch, Thoma chamber)

    Preparation of microbial media

    Morphology:
    Microscopic imaging of bacteria, yeast and filamentous fungi
    Staining techniques. Gram, capsule and spore staining

    Physiology:
    Growth of yeast on different carbon sources (C-auxanogram)
    Antibiotics testing (diffusion test, commercial test stripes, dilution method)
    Api test (physiological identification of bacteria with different biochemical tests)

    Growth kinetics:
    Growth characteristics of E. coli

    Teaching method

    Practical course

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Wird vom Studiengang zum Laborbeginne bereitgestellt: Allgemeine Mikrobiologie Übungen, Arbeitsprotokolle

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    3 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Biochemistry and Bioanalytics
    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Biochemistry | VO

    Biochemistry | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    1. Material bases of biochemistry (short review from SS): carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, nucleotides; isomerism, electrolytes.
    2. Peptides and Proteins: Structure, function
    3. Protein methods at a glance
    4. Hemoglobin
    5. Enzymes: basics, catalysis, mechanisms, kinetics, inhibition, regulation
    6. Intermediary metabolism: basics, energetic considerations
    7. Major metabolic pathways:
    8. Carbohydrate metabolism: glycolysis, fermentations, citrate cycle, Calvin cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen
    9. Lipid metabolism: fatty acids, cholesterol
    10. Biological membranes
    11. Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation
    12. Amino acid and nucleotide metabolism in overview; cata- and anaplerotic reactions
    13. Nitrogen metabolism, urea cycle
    14. Photosynthesis
    15. DNA and RNA: structure and function
    16. Replication, transcription
    17. Translation, posttranslational modifications
    18. Regulation of gene expression
    19. Optional: molecular machines, intracellular sorting of proteins, signal transduction, immune system

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: Intermediate written test and final written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • B. Alberts, D. Bray, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K. Roberts, J. Watson, Molekularbiologie der Zelle, VCH Verlag, Kapitel
    • Zellchemie: M. Madigan, J. Martinko, Brock Mikrobiologie, Pearson, Studium, 2006
    • Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L., Gatto Jr., G.J., Stryer, L.: Stryer Biochemie, 8. Auflage, 2018
    • Alberts et al.: Molekularbiologie der Zelle, Wiley-VCH Verlag, 6. Auflage, 2017 ("der große Alberts")

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Introduction to the Biochemical Exercises | ILV

    Introduction to the Biochemical Exercises | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Superordinate topics
    - Introduction of the UAS laboratory and the equipment in it (precautions and behavior in this regard)
    - Structure of scientific texts
    - Evaluation of the quality of scientific content
    - Scientific literature search
    Laboratory methods
    - total protein determinations
    - Electrophoresis (SDSPAGE)
    - Western blot
    - ELISA
    - Michaelis Menten

    Teaching method

    lecture; The evaluation of various bioanalytical analyses will be practiced, as well as the assessment of biopharmaceutical development processes.

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • F. Lottspeich, J. Engels, Bioanalytik, Springer Spektrum Verl. 3. Auflage
    • Hubert Rehm und Thomas Letzel, Der Experimentator – Proteinbiochemie
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe; immunchemische Verfahren; Enzymatische Verfahren

    Physikalische Chemie, Peter W. Atkins, Julio de Paula, Verl. Wiley VCH

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Module Machine science
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Mechanical Engineering | VO

    Mechanical Engineering | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Overview of basic operations, machines and machine parts used in food and biotechnology, in particular:

        Piping and fittings,
        pipe connections;
        Elements of rotary motion (bearings, seals, joining parts, lid closures, welded and brazed joints),
        Materials: steel, plastics, glass, lubricants; machine science.
        Machines
        - pumps
        - Stirrers, mixers
        - homogenizers
        - centrifuges
        - Machine safety
        Apparatus
        - pressure vessels
        - filter housings
        - heat exchangers
        Water treatment
        - pretreatment
        - filtration process
        - Distillation


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    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Eckhard Ignatowitz, Chemietechnik, Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel
    Wolfgang Weißbach, Werkstoffkunde, Vieweg Verlag
    Gerhard Hauser, Hygienegerechte Apparate und Anlagen, Wiley-VCH
    Bioprocessing Equipment (ASME BPE 2019), American Society of Mechanical Engineers
    Herbert Bendlin, Praxisbuch Reinstwasser, GMP-Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Molecular biology
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Cell Biology | VO

    Cell Biology | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge of cell biology in terms of cellular composition and function. The production (starting from the genetic code) and function of proteins that are essential for proper function of cells and tissue will be discussed in detail. In this respect, an overview of cellular metabolism and energy production as well as storage will be given.
    Overall, students that pass this course will have a good understanding of cell biology and molecular biology to succeed in further cell biology and molecular biology classes during their studies.

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Knippers Molekulare Genetik; Primrose, Principles of Gene Manipulation
    Grundlage: B. Alberts, D. Bray, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K.
    Roberts, J. Watson, Molekularbiologie der Zelle, VCH Verlag

    Der Experimentator Zellbiologie
    Autoren: Schmitz, Sabine, Desel, Christine
    ISBN 978-3-662-56111-9


    Zell- und Molekularbiologie im Überblick
    Autoren: Boujard, D., Anselme, B., Cullin, C., Raguénès-Nicol, C.
    ISBN 978-3-642-41761-0

    Lehrbuch der Molekularen Zellbiologie
    Alberts, Bruce / Bray, Dennis / Hopkin, Karen / Johnson, Alexander D. / Lewis, Julian / Raff, Martin / Roberts, Keith / Walter, Peter
    Übersetzt von Häcker, Bärbel / Horstmann, Claudia
    ISBN: 978-3-527-32824-6

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Process engineering
    6 SWS
    12 ECTS
    Thermo-mechanical Process Engineering | VO

    Thermo-mechanical Process Engineering | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Fundamental operations of mechanical-thermal Process Engineering are discussed in ths lecture. Energy Management and technical Thermodynamics, applied Thermodynamics, mixing & stirring, oxigen transfer, mechanical separating processes, thermal separating processes, physico-chemical separating processes.

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: Written exam

    Literature

    Eckhard Ignatowitz, Chemietechnik, Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Measurement, Control and Sensor Technology | ILV

    Measurement, Control and Sensor Technology | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Basic concepts of measurement, principles of electrical measurement of quantities with significance in biotechnological processes.
    Basics of sensor elements.
    Fundamentals of process automation, process control, in particular, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and field bus systems.
    Introduction to the fundamentals of control theory, types of control systems, analysis, design and simulation of control loops.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating elements

    Examination

    Final exam: wirtten exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    §  Pharmaceutical Production Facilities: Design and Applications, Pharmaceutical Science Series, Graham Cole, Informa Healthcare; 2 edition

    • Automatisierung verfahrenstechnischer Prozesse: Eine Einführung für Techniker und Ingenieure, Günther Strohrmann, Oldenbourg Industrieverlag
    • The design, construction and commissioning of a new facility in accordance with GMP regulations: drugs, devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, bulk pharmaceutical chemicals. Paul L. Simmons (1988) (Vergriffen, nur über Bibliotheken zu beziehen)

     

    Anwendungsorientierte Ausrichtung des Inhalts:

    • Principles of Fermentation Technology, PF Stanbury, A Whitaker, SJ Hall, Butterworth Heinemann, London, 2. Auflage;

    Horst Chmiel, Bioprozesstechnik, Spektrum Akad. Verlag, Elsevier, 3. Auflage; Kapitel 9, Bioprozessanalytik und –steuerung

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Tutorial for Calculations in Process Engineering | ILV

    Tutorial for Calculations in Process Engineering | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Autonomous solving of problems related to the lecture Mechanical-Thermal Process Engineering

    Teaching method

    Practice

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: immanent performance assessment

    Literature

    Eckhard Ignatowitz, Chemietechnik, Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Calculations in Process Engineering | ILV

    Calculations in Process Engineering | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Calculation operations of the mechanical-thermal process engineering:

    Basic operations of mechanical-thermal process engineering; applied thermodynamics, mass and heat balance, heat transfer, extraction and absorption.

    Teaching method

    Pratice

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Eckhard Ignatowitz, Chemietechnik, Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS

    Module Applied Microbiology
    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Technical Microbiology | VO

    Technical Microbiology | VO

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Industrial application of microorganisms and Industrial Bio-Products
    Primary and secondary metabolites
    Antibiotics
    Enzymes and other products

    Betalaktams
    Biosynthesis of Penicillin and Cephalosporin and strains
    Early development
    Mould-based Production Technology, productivity and economic constraints
    Selected process control parameters
    Aspects of Scale-Up
    Downstream Processing
    Regulatory framework and Summary

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Mikrobiologisches Grundpraktikum, Alexander, Stret; Pearson Verl.

    Weiters:

    • Mikrobiologische Methoden, Eine Einführung in grundlegende Arbeitstechniken, Spektrum Akad. Verl., Gustav Fischer, 1999

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Applied Statistics and Bioinformatics
    3 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Applied Statistics | ILV

    Applied Statistics | ILV

    2 SWS   3.5 ECTS

    Content

    Review of elementary concepts and methods (confidence intervals and tests, acceptance sampling, control charts, simulation experiments, design of experiments, regression, calibration experiments, inter laboratory tests.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, problem based learning

    Examination

    Final exam: Final exam, written

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • W. Timischl: Mathematische Methoden in den Biowissenschaften. 
      Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Spektrum 2016.
    • W. Timischl: Angewandte Statistik. Wien-Heidelberg: Springer 2013.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    3.5 ECTS
    Programming and Bioinformatics | ILV

    Programming and Bioinformatics | ILV

    1 SWS   3.5 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction to the field of Bioinformatics and its applications, specific topics will be discussed in detail, and with practical excercises. Basic concepts of programming will be discussed and illustrated with hands on exercises.

    Teaching method

    Lecutre, discussion and problem based learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Case study and MC-test

    Literature

    Online Material

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    3.5 ECTS
    Module Biochemistry and Bioanalytics
    4.5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Bioanalytics | VO

    Bioanalytics | VO

    2 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Total protein determination, immunological detection methods (ELISA, bead based array, protein arrays, Western blot, ...) interaction analyses (SPR, BLI, ...) proteomics (mass spectrometry, 2 D gel electrophoresis) electrophoresis (SDS PAGE, Blue Native, ...), chromatography, enzymatic analyses, ...

    In-depth knowledge of physico-chemical, methodological and instrumental basics of bioanalysis; limits of analytics; data evaluation;

     

    Teaching method

    Flipped classroom and problem-based learning in face-to-face unit

    Examination

    Final exam: written exam; presentation with oral exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • F. Lottspeich, J. Engels, Bioanalytik, Springer Spektrum Verl. 3. Auflage
    • Hubert Rehm und Thomas Letzel, Der Experimentator – Proteinbiochemie
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe; immunchemische Verfahren; Enzymatische Verfahren
    • Physikalische Chemie, Peter W. Atkins, Julio de Paula, Verl. Wiley VCH

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Biochemistry (Practical Course) | UE

    Biochemistry (Practical Course) | UE

    2.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Includes as needed and practical: biochemical separation methods, immunochemical and enzymatic methods (e.g. ELISA, Western blot, enzyme analysis), protein analysis, carbohydrate analysis.

    Teaching method

    practical exercise

    Examination

    Final exam: Submission of a scientific protocol

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • F. Lottspeich, J. Engels, Bioanalytik, Springer Spektrum Verl. 3. Auflage
    • Hubert Rehm und Thomas Letzel, Der Experimentator – Proteinbiochemie
    • Matthias Otto, Analytische Chemie, Wiley-VCH, 3. Ausgabe; immunchemische Verfahren; Enzymatische Verfahren
    • Physikalische Chemie, Peter W. Atkins, Julio de Paula, Verl. Wiley VCH

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Bioprocess engineering
    5 SWS
    10 ECTS
    Calculations in Bioprocess Engineering | ILV

    Calculations in Bioprocess Engineering | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Examples from bioprocess engineering are calculated:
    - Growth rates
    - Substrate consumption/product formation kinetics
    - Mass balances for the description of processes
    - Evaluation of raw data from the process types batch, fedbatch and chemostat

    Teaching method

    Practise

    Examination

    Final exam: immanent performance assessment and final written examination

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Horst Chmiel, Bioprozesstechnik, Spektrum Akad. Verlag, Elsevier, 3. Auflage; Kapitel 6, 9, 8.1 (nur einfache D-Wertberechnung), 8.5-8.8; V.C.
    • Hass, R. Pörtner, Praxis der Bioprozesstechnik, Spektrum Verlag, 2009;
    • weiters Pauline M. Doran, Bioprocess Engineeering Principles, Academic Press, 1995, Kapitel 4, 5, 6, 9, 11.6 bis 11.15; Kapitel 12; Kapitel 13;

    Principles of Fermentation Technology, PF Stanbury, A Whitaker, SJ Hall, Butterworth Heinemann, London, 2. Auflage;

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Brewing and Fermentation Technology | VO

    Brewing and Fermentation Technology | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Brewing Technology:
    Raw materials in brewing. Enzymatic processes during malting, mashing, boiling and fermentation&storage of beer. Filling technology in beverage industry.
    Analyses and assessment of quality control in breweries. beer design.
    beer tasting.

    Teaching method

    Lecture series by several experts, excursion

    Examination

    Final exam: Written exam

    Literature

    Bücher: Technologie Brauer und Mälzer, Wolfgang Kunze, VLB Berlin

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Biochemical engineering | VO

    Biochemical engineering | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Bioprocess engineering includes production systems (cells) and their preservation, support processes such as CIP, sterilization of equipment and media preparation, process types (batch to perfusion), bioreactors and their automation, material and energy transfer (mass and energy transfer).

    Teaching method

    Blended Learing

     immanent performance assessment and final written examination

    Examination

    Final exam: witten exam

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Horst Chmiel, Bioprozesstechnik, Spektrum Akad. Verlag, Elsevier, 3. Auflage; Kapitel 6, 9, 8.1 (nur einfache D-Wertberechnung), 8.5-8.8; V.C.
    • Hass, R. Pörtner, Praxis der Bioprozesstechnik, Spektrum Verlag, 2009;
    • weiters Pauline M. Doran, Bioprocess Engineeering Principles, Academic Press, 1995, Kapitel 4, 5, 6, 9, 11.6 bis 11.15; Kapitel 12; Kapitel 13;

    Principles of Fermentation Technology, PF Stanbury, A Whitaker, SJ Hall, Butterworth Heinemann, London, 2. Auflage;

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Molecular biology
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Molecular Biology | VO

    Molecular Biology | VO

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Historical context
    Genome, transcriptome and proteome
    Differences between eukaryotes, prokaryotes, archaea and viruses.
    Replication - Transcription - Translation
    Mutations and recombination
    structure of DNA; DNA bases; DNA base changes; DNA damage and repair
    other methods of DNA analysis

            Sequencing technology
            Agarose gel electrophoresis
            DNA extractions
            Nucleic acid quantification
            PCR / qPCR
            micro arrays
            FISH
            Blotting Techniques
        Transfection, transduction (methods)
        Genome Editing (CRISPR, Zn Finger, ...)
        Plasmid component assembly...
        Expression Hosts
        Cell lineage development

    Practical examples

    Primer design, mass calculations analytical restriction digestion

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: Tests at the end

    Literature

    Bücher:

    Knippers Molekulare Genetik; Primrose, Principles of Gene Manipulation
    Grundlage: B. Alberts, D. Bray, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K.
    Roberts, J. Watson, Molekularbiologie der Zelle, VCH Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS

    Module Professional internship and final examination
    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Virtual Exchange | ILV

    Virtual Exchange | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Interactive tasks for students to work on in internationally mixed teams - "Students engage in collaborative online work with students from other universities as part of their studies at their local institution".

    Teaching method

    Seminar, immanent performance assessment

    Examination

    Final exam: Presentation

    Literature

    -

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Molecular biology exercises
    3 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Molecular Biology (Practical Course)  | UE

    Molecular Biology (Practical Course)  | UE

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Construction of an expression vector to produce l-lactic acid in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    1.) Isolation of the l-lactat-dehydrogenase gen form Lactobacillus plantarum
    2.) Construction and amplification of the expression vector in E. coli
    3.) Transferring the expression vector in the target organism S. cerevisiae and measurement of the LDH activity

    Teaching method

    practical course

    Examination

    Final exam: Submission of a scientific protocol

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Knippers Molekulare Genetik; Primrose, Principles of Gene Manipulation
    • Grundlage: B. Alberts, D. Bray, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K. Roberts, J. Watson, Molekularbiologie der Zelle, VCH Verlag
    • Brown, Terence A. : Gene cloning and DNA analysis . - Oxford [u.a.] : Blackwell Science , 2001
    • Primrose, Sandy B. : Principles of gene manipulation . - Oxford [u.a.] : Blackwell Scientific Publ. , 2001

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Scientific Work in Molecular Biology - Project Preparation | ILV

    Scientific Work in Molecular Biology - Project Preparation | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Task:
    Create a plan for the production of a lactic acid producing yeast strain.

    Create an appropriate concept and present this concept with all relevant key data.

     

    Teaching method

    Practical course / seminar

    Examination

    Final exam: Presentation and submission of a concept

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Knippers Molekulare Genetik; Primrose, Principles of Gene Manipulation
    • Grundlage: B. Alberts, D. Bray, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K. Roberts, J. Watson, Molekularbiologie der Zelle, VCH Verlag

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Quality Control
    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Brewing laboratory with QC Focus | UE

    Brewing laboratory with QC Focus | UE

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Content is the brewing process including in-process controls and documentation:

    - Recipe design and layout of the brewing process.
    - raw material selection
    - Execution of the brewing process including documentation
    - fermentation monitoring
    - Filling, labeling
    - IPK (raw materials, chemical and microbial analyses)
    - Industrial hygiene and equipment cleaning

    Teaching method

    Pratice

    Examination

    Final exam: Final written test and protocol

    Literature

    Bücher: Technologie Brauer und Mälzer, Wolfgang Kunze, VLB Berlin

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Quality Control  | ILV

    Quality Control  | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    This course is aiming two major goals:
    First of all to develope a common understanding in quality-control-systems concerning the differences to general analytics. Secondly, to deepen the knowledge and background of quality relevant principles and requirements. Methods in breweries quality control, representative for food essentiell quality control will be addressed. Main topics are dealing with laboratory organization, equipment management, Method development and error analysis.

    Teaching method

    Lecture and discussion

    Examination

    Final exam: immanent performance assessment and final written examination

    Literature

    Bücher: Technologie Brauer und Mälzer, Wolfgang Kunze, VLB Berlin
    Vorlesungsunterlagen

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Quality management
    3 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Good manufacturing practice and pharmaceutical quality management | VO

    Good manufacturing practice and pharmaceutical quality management | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Terms, principles, concepts and practice of today´s Quality Management and in particular of good manufacturing practice;
    processes and operating procedures, manufacturing documents;
    models and Standards;
    the concept of error and its general relevance;
    GMP: legal Framework and purpose;
    selected subjects and aspects of GMP.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with discussion

    Examination

    Final exam: Written exam

    Literature

    Eudralex, Band 4, Leitfaden Teil 1; Arzneimittelbetriebsordnung

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    QM for quality representatives | ILV

    QM for quality representatives | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Structure of the ISO 9000ff standards-family
    Aim and benefit of quality management systems
    Contents of ISO 9001 and the associated standard requirements in detail
    Terms related to ISO 9001
    Certification of quality management systems based on ISO 9001

    Teaching method

    Lecture and group work, self-study

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: performance evaluation group work, individual oral exam

    Literature

    ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9004

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Cell Technology
    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Animal Cell Technology | VO

    Animal Cell Technology | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    1. isolation of cells
    2. hayflicklimit, telomeres and telomerase
    3. specialized cells
    4. establishment of continuously growing cell lines (immortalization)
    5. tissue engineering, organ culture
    6. cell culture laboratory, sterile technique and cryopreservation
    7. cultivation methods, cell number, media and additives
    8. cell line characterization
    9. applications of animal cell lines and development of recombinant cell lines

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written test at the end

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Culture of Animal Cells: A Manual of Basic Technique and Specialized Applications, R. Ian Freshney, Kindle Edition, Wiley-Blackwell; 6. Auflage
    • Horst Chmiel, Bioprozesstechnik, Spektrum Akad. Verlag, Elsevier, 3. Auflage
    • Principles of Fermentation Technology, PF Stanbury, A Whitaker, SJ Hall, Butterworth Heinemann, London, 2. Auflage

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Specialization Bioinformatics
    Module Specialization Bioinformatics I
    3 SWS
    9 ECTS
    Bioinformatics and Bioinformatic Data Analysis | ILV

    Bioinformatics and Bioinformatic Data Analysis | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction to data analysis with R. The lecture goes through data types and programming structures in R. The implementation of simple algorithms will be explained as well as the basic packages for data science with R.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, homework with feedback

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Homework

    Literature

    Literatur (Online):

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Programming | ILV

    Programming | ILV

    1.5 SWS   6 ECTS

    Content

    This course is the first course for a student planning to study computer programming. The course content introduces the student mainly to both procedure-oriented and with basics on object-oriented programming languages. 
    Structured programs will be written with a computer programming language (Python) with an emphasis on procedure-oriented programming. Topics will include basic computer hardware architecture constructs, flowcharting, pseudocode, top down design, logic structures, data structures and types, decisions, subroutines, looping, sequential file processing, data collection types and building basic graphical user interfaces.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, work assignments with feedback

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: MC-test, homework

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • "Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science", 2nd Edition, by J. M. Zelle, Franklin Beedle & Ass. Ed.
    • "Python for Everyone", by C. S. Horstmann and R. D. Necaise, Wiley Ed.

     

    Literatur (Online)

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Specialization Bioprocess Engineering
    Module Specialization Bioprocess Engineering I
    3 SWS
    9 ECTS
    Biotechnological Plant Engineering and Automation | VO

    Biotechnological Plant Engineering and Automation | VO

    2 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    Biotechnological plants are planned, built and operated according to product, organism and manufacturing process in various sizes.
    Multidisciplinary thinking and the ability to network diverse technical knowledge are taught in the VO biotechnological plant engineering. For example, mechanical, process and thermodynamic conditions, as well as cell and product characteristics can be considered in the selection and design of process equipment. In addition, local, legal, quality-related and customer-specific conditions must be observed during design and planning.

    Essential aspects of the lecture are equipment specification, system components:

        General Piping and Connections (Piping, Fittings, Flexible Connections, Welded and Brazed Joints)
        Valves and Armatures
        Instrumentation (coordination with LV Instrumentation and Control);  

    Support Systems

        Pharmaceutical Water Systems
        Cleaning of Process Equipment
        Sterilization of Process Equipment
        Further Utilities for Biotechnology Production Plants     

    Planning processing of apparatus, piping, electrical engineering and MSR (drawing, specifications and data sheets, FAT, procurement)

    Plant construction

        Building construction and completion

    Assembly and validation

        Planning and execution
        Validation program and plant acceptance (brief explanation)

    Teaching method

    Lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: wirtten exam

    Literature

    - Bioprocess Engineering – Systems, Equipment and Facilities (Lydersen, D’Elia, Nelson) – Wiley Interscience
    - Bioprozesstechnik (Chmiel) – Spektrum Akademischer Verlag
    - Hygienegerechte Apparate und Anlagen (Hauser) – Wiley-VCH
    - Hygienische Produktionstechnologie (Hauser) – Wiley-VCH

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    5 ECTS
    GMP seminar | ILV

    GMP seminar | ILV

    1 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    In-depth introduction to GMP based on selected chapters of the EU GMP Guide and the AMBO. Supplementary lecture and exercises to the course Introduction to GMP and Quality Management, in particular on selected GMP topics such as documentation and validation.
    Exercise on the preparation of the process instruction, the specifications (URS, FS) and the master batch record.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with exercise and discussion

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: written exam, assignements (written work)

    Literature

    EU-Leitfaden der Guten Herstellungspraxis für Arzneimittel und Wirkstoffe / mit Arzneimittel- und Wirkstoffherstellungsverordnung, G. Auterhoff, S. Throm

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    4 ECTS

    Module Professional internship and final examination
    1.5 SWS
    9 ECTS
    Bachelor exam | AP

    Bachelor exam | AP

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Presentation of the final thesis

    Examination talk about the final thesis carried out, as well as its cross-references to relevant subjects of the curriculum or a practice-related question and its cross-references to the subjects of the curriculum in the bachelor's degree program.

    Teaching method

    Self-study

    Examination

    Final exam: commission examination

    Literature

    Alle Skripten und Unterrichtsmaterialien der relevanten Prüfungsfächer.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Practical Training  | PR

    Practical Training  | PR

    0 SWS   7.5 ECTS

    Content

    The completion of an internship in a company is planned as part of the course of studies.

    Teaching method

    practical application in a professional context

    Examination

    Final exam: written work (written report)

    Literature

    Hibsch M., Erfolgreiche Schritte in die Berufspraxis, VDI-Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    7.5 ECTS
    Practical Training - Reflection | UE

    Practical Training - Reflection | UE

    0.5 SWS   0.5 ECTS

    Content

    Students describe their activities and experiences during the professional internship they completed.

    Teaching method

    Practical exercise

    Examination

    Final exam: written work (written report)

    Literature

    Hibsch M., Erfolgreiche Schritte in die Berufspraxis, VDI-Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    0.5 ECTS
    Module Downstream-Processing
    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Aseptic Filling | VO

    Aseptic Filling | VO

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    The course addresses the technology of GMP-compliant manufacturing aseptically prepared sterile liquid pharmaceutical products and methods to assess the process performance.

    Teaching method

    Lecture and "blended learning" tasks

    Examination

    Final exam: Final Exam 60% and blended learning tasks 40%

    Literature

    Ad Aseptische Abfüllung: Bauer/Frömmig/Führer Pharmazeutische Technologie, B.C.Lippold, C. Müller-Goymann, R. Schubert, WVG Verlag, 9. Auflage

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Downstream-Processing, Proteins | VO

    Downstream-Processing, Proteins | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Aligned to proteins:

    1.     Chromatography,
    2.     adsorption;
    3.     Formulation of proteins as active pharmaceutical ingredients;
    4.     Lyophilization;
    5.     Reconstitution

    Teaching method

    lecture

    Examination

    Final exam: written test at the end

    Literature

    • Bioseparations Science and Engineering, R. G. Harrison et al., Int. Ed., Oxford University Press, 2010
    • Protein Purification, R.K. Scopes, 3rd Ed., Springer Verl.
    • Ad Aseptische Abfüllung: Bauer/Frömmig/Führer Pharmazeutische Technologie, B.C.Lippold, C. Müller-Goymann, R. Schubert, WVG Verlag, 9. Auflage

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Quality management
    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Plant Hygiene | VO

    Plant Hygiene | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    This lecture highlights the process elements of pharmaceutical manufacturing namely personnel, equipment, materials and premises of pharmaceutical manufacturing from the perspective of pharmaceutical process hygiene and contamination.

    Teaching method

    Lecture and "blended learning" tasks

    Examination

    Final exam: Final Exam 60% and blended learning tasks 40%

    Literature

    Praxis der Sterilisation, Desinfektion, Konservierung, Keimidentifizierung, Betriebshygiene, Wallhäußer, Karl H.

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Cell Technology
    2.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Bioprocessing Laboratory | UE

    Bioprocessing Laboratory | UE

    1.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Design of a fermentation process
    Operation of an automated fermentation plant under aseptic conditions
    Practical execution of a fedbatch with E.coli for the production of a recombinant protein
    Process evaluation / assessment
    Preparation of a protocol

    Teaching method

    Groupwork

    Examination

    Final exam: Protocol and collaboration

    Literature

    Bücher:

    • Culture of Animal Cells: A Manual of Basic Technique and Specialized Applications, R. Ian Freshney, Kindle Edition, Wiley-Blackwell; 6. Auflage
    • Horst Chmiel, Bioprozesstechnik, Spektrum Akad. Verlag, Elsevier, 3. Auflage
    • Principles of Fermentation Technology, PF Stanbury, A Whitaker, SJ Hall, Butterworth Heinemann, London, 2. Auflage

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Digital transformation of processes | VO

    Digital transformation of processes | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Digitalization is something we encounter more and more often in our daily lives, so the following content will be taught:

        Definition and nomenclature of digitization
        Tools in digitalization
        Project planning for digital processes

    The goal of the course is that students learn to know processes with potential for digitization, define the problem in the context of digitization and develop a project plan to convert the process into a digital solution.

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods

    Examination

    Final exam: Presentation, project delivery

    Literature

    Die digitale Transformation – Industrie 4.0 und Internet of Things
    Strategien und Methoden zum Heben von Digitalisierungspotenzialen im Unternehmen
    1. Auflage 2018
     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Specialization Bioinformatics
    Module Specialization Bioinformatics II
    7 SWS
    12 ECTS
    Bachelor'sThesis Seminar - Bioinformatics | SE

    Bachelor'sThesis Seminar - Bioinformatics | SE

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    In the lecture students will be supported in the research into the biological topic of their bachelor thesis in bioinformatics. The written format of the bachelor's thesis will be explained and the scientific process of writing a thesis will be introduced.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, peer-feedback

    Examination

    Final exam: Presentation

    Literature

    Literatur ist abhängig vom Thema

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Linux-based Systems and Data Bases | ILV

    Linux-based Systems and Data Bases | ILV

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    The operating system Linux is essential in bioinformatics. This lecture and exercise provides an introduction to Linux in general and the usage of the operating system in particular

    Data base systems:
    In this part students will learn the basics of relational data base systems and SQL. In a small MySQL use case with they will gain practical experience with databases.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with practical exercises

    Examination

    Final exam: Written final exam and homework

    Literature

    Online-Literatur

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Programme Design, Automation, Bachelor Thesis | SE

    Programme Design, Automation, Bachelor Thesis | SE

    5 SWS   10 ECTS

    Content

    The seminar is meant to support the students in their bachelor thesis, the content is dependent on the topic the student has selected.

    Teaching method

    Lecture, tasks with feedback

    Examination

    Final exam: This seminar forms the basis for the bachelor thesis and will be appraised together with it.

    Literature

    Abhängig vom jeweiligen Thema

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    5 SWS
    10 ECTS
    Specialization Bioprocess Engineering
    Module Specialization Bioprocess Engineering II
    7 SWS
    12 ECTS
    Facility Design, GMP-Project, Bachelor's Thesis | SE

    Facility Design, GMP-Project, Bachelor's Thesis | SE

    5 SWS   10 ECTS

    Content

    Plant design, process design, group work with an individual part. Starting from basic data for the production of biomass or a product, a process is to be designed, the equipment is to be specified.  Each student has to create a P&I scheme on site as a part coordinated with the overall plan.

    Project work on Good Manufacturing Practice in the context of bioprocess plant; In the project work plant design, a coordinated manufacturing specification, a site master file, separate process instructions, an overall resource planning and calculation are prepared by the individual participants. The manufacturing specification, as well as the Site Master File (SMF), are distributed among the group. The group has to create a unified concept for the manufacturing specification and the procedural instructions. Each student has to create a part of the entire manufacturing specification as well as at least one relevant process instruction, coordinated with the entire QM documentation concept and the uniform format. The respective parts of the manufacturing specifications and process instructions are assigned during the course. Furthermore, an entire SMF is created in the group.

    WORKING IN THE GROUP (Teamwork)

    Teaching method

    Problem-based learning, group work and individual work

    Examination

    Final exam: written work and presentation

    Literature

    Wissenschaftlich schreiben leicht gemacht, für Bachelor, Master und Dissertation, Martin Kornmeier

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    5 SWS
    10 ECTS
    Bachelor's Thesis Seminar - Bioprocess Technology | SE

    Bachelor's Thesis Seminar - Bioprocess Technology | SE

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Supervision of bachelor thesis in bioprocess engineering

    Teaching method

    Prcatice, Individual work

    Examination

    Final exam: written composition

    Literature

    Wissenschaftlich schreiben leicht gemacht, für Bachelor, Master und Dissertation. Martin Kornmeier. Utb Verlag

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Downstream Processing Laboratory | UE

    Downstream Processing Laboratory | UE

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Purification of a recombinant protein produced with E.coli:

    1. Cell disruption by homogenization
    2. Biomass separation with centrifuge
    3. Affinity chromatography (IMAC - Immobilized Metal Affinity Chromatography)
    4. Packing and characterization of a column
    5. Size exclusion chromatography
    6. Protein analysis for balancing the purification steps

    Teaching method

    Practice

    Examination

    Final exam: Protocol and collaboration

    Literature

    Vorlesungsunterlagen DSP

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS

    Semester dates
    Winter semester: Mid of August to end of January
    Summer semester: Beginning of February to mid of July

    Number of teaching weeks
    20 per Semester

    Times
    6.00 p.m.-9.20 p.m. four times from Monday to Friday
    Saturday approximately every 2 weeks from 8.30 a.m. (all-day)

    Electives
    Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate admission procedures.


    After graduation

    As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.

    Your will receive an education for a growth market. Biotechnology is a key technology of the 21st century that is booming internationally as well as in Austria. Right here in Vienna, a dynamic life science cluster has developed that has also created many jobs in the industry. You will be qualified for a wide range of fields from traditional biotech companies that manufacture pharmaceuticals, to various industries in which bioengineering methods are used in the production of foods, industrial chemicals, other biotechnology products or in brewing and beverage production.

    With your expertise as a bioengineer you will work primarily on optimizing and further developing biotechnological production processes and methods that already work in the lab so that they are also suitable for the commercially viable production in the industry. Quality control and quality assurance play an important role in the production. In the medium term, you will be able to head the production, laboratory or project management.

    • Biopharmaceutical industry

    • Industrial biotechnology

    • Chemicals and plastics

    • Food industry

      • Environmental technology

      • Research institutions

      • Hospitals

      • Authorities

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