Diversity of microbial metabolism, adaptation of cells to changing parameters, post-translational events, intervention in the metabolism, expression technologies for prokaryotic and eukaryotic hosts, gene expression in transgenic plants and animals, gene therapy, cell-culture technology, preparation of various products, production processes, cost calculations and economic aspects.

This lecture series illustrates the relationship between Biotechnology the material that students learn during their academic development and practical applications in industry, where commercial perspectives, patent protection regulatory approval procedures, and societal issues are important in determining the likelihood of success in the market.