Bioprocessing Technology Lecture 

Component code / course code: 

Semester: summer

ECTS credits: 2

Lecture hours per week (SWS): 2

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Sybille Ebert

Course language: English

Prerequisite: 

Objectives (Learning Outcome): Students who have successfully completed this module

  • are familiar with biological processes for substance production Microorganisms in bioreactors
  • are capable of practically im a fed-batch fermentation 20 L scale, product processing and analysis to carry out as well as to evaluate and to the process balance
  • master basic aspects of statistical design of experiments.

Lecture topics (content):

  • Economic efficiency of bioprocesses under consideration different aspects of a production
  • media components and media composition, media development
  • Growth kinetics and growth models (Monod model and logistical growth)
  • Balancing of bioprocesses
  • Derivation of bioprocess models (batch, fed-batch, Continuous processes with and without cell retention)
  • Cleaning and sterilization processes
  • Transport processes in organic suspensions
  • Introduction to statistical design of experiments (full factorial and partial factorial designs, Data evaluation, introduction to the "MODDE" software)

Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Lecture

Examination: Written Examination