1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSGeneral Microbiology VOGeneral Microbiology VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Final exam, writtenTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman24General and Inorganic Chemistry VOGeneral and Inorganic Chemistry VO2.5SWS5ECTSLecture contents1. 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 systemsAssessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsLecture with exercisesLanguageGerman2.55Analytical and Physical Chemistry VOAnalytical and Physical Chemistry VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction 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).Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsThis 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 groupsLanguageGerman24General Chemistry I (Practical Course) UEGeneral Chemistry I (Practical Course) UE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction to chemical laboratory techniques; qualitative determination of inorganic ions by wet chemical methods; titrations.Assessment methodsFinal exam Written work and the assessment of practical workTeaching methodsPractices; on-the-job trainingLanguageGerman11Introduction to Organic Chemistry VOIntroduction to Organic Chemistry VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- Organic Bonds - Basic concepts of organic chemistry - Introduction to organic compounds - Overview of functional groups, classes of substances and compounds - Basics of organic reactionsAssessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman12Mathematics ILVMathematics ILV2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsCalculating with potencies and logarithms, sinus functions (oriented to electrical engineering), functions with variables, series and sequences, limit functions, numerical integral and differential calculus (derivation of differential equations, solution of simple differential and integral equations, especially oriented to first-order chemical reaction or microbial growth, representation and analysis of functions, especially exponential and polynomial functions and oriented to curve fitting.Assessment methodsFinal exam Immanent performance assessment and final written examinationTeaching methodsLecture with activating, problem-based learning elements.LanguageGerman23Microbiological Microscopy (Practical Course) UEMicrobiological Microscopy (Practical Course) UE0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction 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.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Exam, written Laboratory protocolTeaching methodsLecture and practical exercisesLanguageGerman0.51Physics VOPhysics VO1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsMeasures 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).Assessment methodsFinal exam Written ExamTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman1.53Statistics for Chemical Analysis ILVStatistics for Chemical Analysis ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsData 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture and exerciseLanguageGerman1.53Stoichiometry and Quantitative Chemical Analysis VOStoichiometry and Quantitative Chemical Analysis VO1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsMolar 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 curvesAssessment methodsFinal exam Three written intermediate testsTeaching methodslecture Lecture on the blackboard and with slides with active involvement of the students, exercises in the lecture, homework, practice examples for independent perfecting.LanguageGerman1.53Tutorial in Mathematics UETutorial in Mathematics UE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsRepetition and strengthening of fundamental mathematical concepts and methods. In particular, we will focus on the following items. 1. terms, formulas, variables 2. quantities and units 3. exponential functions, logarithm 4. geometry 5. basic linear algebra (vectors, matrices)Assessment methodsFinal exam written assignmentsTeaching methodsExerciseLanguageGerman11
2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSGeneral Chemistry II (Practical Course) UEGeneral Chemistry II (Practical Course) UE2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsWithin 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-WagnerAssessment methodsFinal exam Final testing and assessment of performance in the laboratoryTeaching methodspractical 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.LanguageGerman24General Chemistry III (Practical Course) UEGeneral Chemistry III (Practical Course) UE3SWS5ECTSLecture contents1st 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)Assessment methodsFinal exam Final written examination and assessment of practical workTeaching methodspractical courseLanguageGerman35Electrical Engineering VOElectrical Engineering VO1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBasic 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 typesAssessment methodsFinal exam Written ExamTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman1.53Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics VOHydraulics and Fluid Mechanics VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsProperties 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Written examTeaching methodsLecture and exercisesLanguageGerman12Microbiologic Methods ILVMicrobiologic Methods ILV0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsOverview 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, AntibioticsAssessment methodsFinal exam Final exam, writtenTeaching methodsLecture with activating methodsLanguageGerman0.51Organic Chemistry VOOrganic Chemistry VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contents1. 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)Assessment methodsFinal exam written test at the endTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman24Specific Microbiology VOSpecific Microbiology VO2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsFeatures 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 biopharmaceuticalsAssessment methodsFinal exam Final exam, writtenTeaching methodsLecture Distance learning tasks with feedbackLanguageGerman22Technical Mathematics ILVTechnical Mathematics ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsMathematical 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam immanent performance assessment and final written examinationTeaching methodsLecture and exercisesLanguageGerman24Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering ILVTechnical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering ILV0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAs 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)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment written examTeaching methodslecture and practiseLanguageGerman0.51Materials science and manufacturing engineering VOMaterials science and manufacturing engineering VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsThe 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman24
3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSGeneral Microbiology (practical course) UEGeneral Microbiology (practical course) UE3SWS5ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction 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. coliAssessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsPractical courseLanguageGerman35Biochemistry VOBiochemistry VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- Material bases of biochemistry (short review from SS): carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, nucleotides; isomerism, electrolytes. - Peptides and Proteins: Structure, function - Protein methods at a glance - Hemoglobin - Enzymes: basics, catalysis, mechanisms, kinetics, inhibition, regulation - Intermediary metabolism: basics, energetic considerations - Major metabolic pathways: - Carbohydrate metabolism: glycolysis, fermentations, citrate cycle, Calvin cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen - Lipid metabolism: fatty acids, cholesterol - Biological membranes - Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation - Amino acid and nucleotide metabolism in overview; cata- and anaplerotic reactions - Nitrogen metabolism, urea cycle - Photosynthesis - DNA and RNA: structure and function - Replication, transcription - Translation, posttranslational modifications - Regulation of gene expression - Optional: molecular machines, intracellular sorting of proteins, signal transduction, immune systemAssessment methodsFinal exam Intermediate written test and final written examTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman24Introduction to the Biochemical Exercises ILVIntroduction to the Biochemical Exercises ILV0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsSuperordinate 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 MentenAssessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture; The evaluation of various bioanalytical analyses will be practiced, as well as the assessment of biopharmaceutical development processes.LanguageGerman0.51Mechanical Engineering VOMechanical Engineering VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsOverview 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 Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman24Thermo-mechanical Process Engineering VOThermo-mechanical Process Engineering VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsFundamental 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Written examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman24Measurement, Control and Sensor Technology ILVMeasurement, Control and Sensor Technology ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBasic 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam wirtten examTeaching methodsLecture with activating elementsLanguageGerman1.53Tutorial for Calculations in Process Engineering ILVTutorial for Calculations in Process Engineering ILV0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAutonomous solving of problems related to the lecture Mechanical-Thermal Process EngineeringAssessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent performance assessmentTeaching methodsPracticeLanguageGerman0.51Calculations in Process Engineering ILVCalculations in Process Engineering ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsCalculation 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsPraticeLanguageGerman24Cell Biology VOCell Biology VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsThe 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman24
4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSApplied Statistics ILVApplied Statistics ILV2SWS3.5ECTSLecture contentsReview of elementary concepts and methods (confidence intervals and tests, acceptance sampling, control charts, simulation experiments, design of experiments, regression, calibration experiments, inter laboratory tests.Assessment methodsFinal exam Final exam, writtenTeaching methodsLecture, problem based learningLanguageGerman23.5Bioanalytics VOBioanalytics VO2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsTotal 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;Assessment methodsFinal exam written exam; presentation with oral examTeaching methodsFlipped classroom and problem-based learning in face-to-face unitLanguageGerman23Biochemistry (Practical Course) UEBiochemistry (Practical Course) UE2.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIncludes as needed and practical: biochemical separation methods, immunochemical and enzymatic methods (e.g. ELISA, Western blot, enzyme analysis), protein analysis, carbohydrate analysis.Assessment methodsFinal exam Submission of a scientific protocolTeaching methodspractical exerciseLanguageGerman2.53Calculations in Bioprocess Engineering ILVCalculations in Bioprocess Engineering ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsExamples 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 chemostatAssessment methodsFinal exam immanent performance assessment and final written examinationTeaching methodsPractiseLanguageGerman12Brewing and Fermentation Technology VOBrewing and Fermentation Technology VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsBrewing 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Written examTeaching methodsLecture series by several experts, excursionLanguageGerman24Biochemical engineering VOBiochemical engineering VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsBioprocess 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).Assessment methodsFinal exam witten examTeaching methodsBlended Learing immanent performance assessment and final written examinationLanguageGerman24Molecular Biology VOMolecular Biology VO2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsHistorical 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 digestionAssessment methodsFinal exam Tests at the endTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman24Programming and Bioinformatics ILVProgramming and Bioinformatics ILV1SWS3.5ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction 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.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Case study and MC-testTeaching methodsLecutre, discussion and problem based learningLanguageGerman13.5Technical Microbiology VOTechnical Microbiology VO2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIndustrial 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 SummaryAssessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageEnglish23
5. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBrewing laboratory with QC focus UEBrewing laboratory with QC focus UE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsContent 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 cleaningAssessment methodsFinal exam Final written test and protocolTeaching methodsPraticeLanguageGerman1.53Digital transformation of processes VODigital transformation of processes VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsDigitalization 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. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)Assessment methodsFinal exam Presentation, project deliveryTeaching methodsLecture with activating methodsLanguageGerman12Introduction to GMP and Quality Management VOIntroduction to GMP and Quality Management VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTerms, 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Written examTeaching methodsLecture with discussionLanguageGerman12Molecular Biology (Practical Course) UEMolecular Biology (Practical Course) UE2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsConstruction 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 activityAssessment methodsFinal exam Submission of a scientific protocolTeaching methodspractical courseLanguageGerman24QM for quality representatives ILVQM for quality representatives ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsStructure 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 9001Assessment methodsContinuous assessment performance evaluation group work, individual oral examTeaching methodsLecture and group work, self-studyLanguageGerman24Quality Control VOQuality Control VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThis 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam immanent performance assessment and final written examinationTeaching methodsLecture and discussionLanguageGerman12Virtual Exchange ILVVirtual Exchange ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsInteractive 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".Assessment methodsFinal exam PresentationTeaching methodsSeminar, immanent performance assessmentLanguageEnglish12Scientific Work in Molecular Biology - Project Preparation ILVScientific Work in Molecular Biology - Project Preparation ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTask: 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Presentation and submission of a conceptTeaching methodsPractical course / seminarLanguageEnglish12 Specialization Specialization BioinformaticsLectureSWSECTSBioinformatics and Bioinformatic Data Analysis ILVBioinformatics and Bioinformatic Data Analysis ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction 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.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment HomeworkTeaching methodsLecture with activating methods, homework with feedbackLanguageGerman1.53Programming ILVProgramming ILV1.5SWS6ECTSLecture contentsThis 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.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment MC-test, homeworkTeaching methodsLecture, work assignments with feedbackLanguageGerman1.56 Specialization Specialization Bioprocess EngineeringLectureSWSECTSBiotechnological Plant Engineering and Automation VOBiotechnological Plant Engineering and Automation VO2SWS5ECTSLecture contentsBiotechnological 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)Assessment methodsFinal exam wirtten examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman25GMP seminar ILVGMP seminar ILV1SWS4ECTSLecture contentsIn-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.Assessment methodsContinuous assessment written exam, assignements (written work)Teaching methodsLecture with exercise and discussionLanguageEnglish14
6. Semesters LectureSWSECTSAnimal Cell Technology VOAnimal Cell Technology VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contents1. 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 linesAssessment methodsFinal exam written test at the endTeaching methodslectureLanguageEnglish12Aseptic Filling VOAseptic Filling VO0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsThe course addresses the technology of GMP-compliant manufacturing aseptically prepared sterile liquid pharmaceutical products and methods to assess the process performance.Assessment methodsFinal exam Final Exam 60% and blended learning tasks 40%Teaching methodsLecture and "blended learning" tasksLanguageGerman0.51Bachelor exam APBachelor exam AP1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsPresentation 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam commission examinationTeaching methodsSelf-studyLanguageGerman11Practical Training PRPractical Training PR0SWS7.5ECTSLecture contentsThe completion of an internship in a company is planned as part of the course of studies.Assessment methodsFinal exam written work (written report)Teaching methodspractical application in a professional contextLanguageGerman07.5Plant Hygiene VOPlant Hygiene VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThis 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Final Exam 60% and blended learning tasks 40%Teaching methodsLecture and "blended learning" tasksLanguageGerman12Bioprocessing Laboratory UEBioprocessing Laboratory UE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsDesign 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 protocolAssessment methodsFinal exam Protocol and collaborationTeaching methodsGroupworkLanguageEnglish1.52Downstream-Processing, Proteins VODownstream-Processing, Proteins VO1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsAligned to proteins: - Chromatography, - adsorption; - Formulation of proteins as active pharmaceutical ingredients; - Lyophilization; - ReconstitutionAssessment methodsFinal exam written test at the endTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman12Practical Training - Reflection UEPractical Training - Reflection UE0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contentsStudents describe their activities and experiences during the professional internship they completed.Assessment methodsFinal exam written work (written report)Teaching methodsPractical exerciseLanguageGerman0.50.5 Specialization Specialization BioinformaticsLectureSWSECTSBachelor'sThesis Seminar - BIF SEBachelor'sThesis Seminar - BIF SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsIn 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam PresentationTeaching methodsLecture, peer-feedbackLanguageGerman11Linux-based Systems and Data Bases ILVLinux-based Systems and Data Bases ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsThe 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.Assessment methodsFinal exam Written final exam and homeworkTeaching methodsLecture with practical exercisesLanguageEnglish11Programme Design, Automation, Bachelor Thesis SEProgramme Design, Automation, Bachelor Thesis SE5SWS10ECTSLecture contentsThe seminar is meant to support the students in their bachelor thesis, the content is dependent on the topic the student has selected.Assessment methodsFinal exam This seminar forms the basis for the bachelor thesis and will be appraised together with it.Teaching methodsLecture, tasks with feedbackLanguageGerman510 Specialization Specialization Bioprocess EngineeringLectureSWSECTSFacility Design, GMP-Project, Bachelor's Thesis SEFacility Design, GMP-Project, Bachelor's Thesis SE5SWS10ECTSLecture contentsPlant 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)Assessment methodsFinal exam written work and presentationTeaching methodsProblem-based learning, group work and individual workLanguageGerman510Bachelor's Thesis Seminar - BVT SEBachelor's Thesis Seminar - BVT SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsSupervision of bachelor thesis in bioprocess engineeringAssessment methodsFinal exam written compositionTeaching methodsPrcatice, Individual workLanguageGerman11Downstream Processing Laboratory UEDownstream Processing Laboratory UE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsPurification of a recombinant protein produced with E.coli: - Cell disruption by homogenization - Biomass separation with centrifuge - Affinity chromatography (IMAC - Immobilized Metal Affinity Chromatography) - Packing and characterization of a column - Size exclusion chromatography - Protein analysis for balancing the purification stepsAssessment methodsFinal exam Protocol and collaborationTeaching methodsPracticeLanguageEnglish11
Admission requirements Higher education entrance qualification: School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)Equivalent certificate from abroad Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.University entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung) For more information about which university entrance qualification examinations are recognized, please contact the secretary's officeRelevant professional qualification with auxiliary examinationsRegulation for the admission of third country citizens (PDF 233 KB)Information for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates (PDF 145 KB)Chemistry lab technology, chemical process technology, pharmaceutical technology, brewing and fermentation technology, food technology. For further information about the auxiliary examinations contact the Secretary's office.
Application 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 C1School leaving certificate / university entrance qualification examination / verification of professional qualificationsCertificates 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 motivationCV in table formPlease 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.
Admission procedure The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.AimThe 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.ProcedureThe 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.CriteriaThe 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.
> FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer Head of Degree Program Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biotechnological Quality Management, Bioprocess Engineering T: +43 1 606 68 77-3601michael.maurer@fh-campuswien.ac.at