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151-0939-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-CHAB , D-MAVT

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Bioprocess Enginering for Engineers

Bioverfahrenstechnik für Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sven Panke

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:44

Abstract

Introduction into the field of bioprocess engineering, in particular in enzyme and microbial fermentation technology

Objective

The student should be able to go through basic and advanced design procedures for bioprocesses

Content

Students will obtain a thorough overview over the elements of bioprocess engineering: cellular growth and its modelling – fundamentals of enzyme technology – mass transfer in bioprocess engineering – bioreaction engineering – bioreactors

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handout in class

Literature

eg Nielsen/Villadsen, Bioreaction Engineering Principles (Kluwer) van´t Riet/Tramper: Basic bioreactor design Stephanopoulos/Aristidou/Nielsen: Metabolic Enginering

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Bioverfahrenstechnik für Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure	Tue 10:15-12:00 (ML F 39)	2 h weekly
exercise	Bioverfahrenstechnik für Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure	Tue 14:15-15:00 (CLA E 4)	1 h weekly