Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module adds to the knowledge obtained in:
Cell Biology
General Chemistry
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

• Describe the microbial cell as a biological entity
• Account for prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and energy conversion
• Explain good microbiological and bioprocess development practice
• Account for microbial genetics and synthetic biology principles
• Describe strategies for industrial microbial strain improvement
• Describe cellular stress response in cultivation environments
• Describe common bioreactors for lab-scale bioprocess development
• Explain typical bioprocess analytical technologies
• Explain environmental biotechnology basics

Skills

• Establish and calculate parameters describing cultivation performance of microorganisms
• Genetically modify microorganisms 
• Perform biochemical and microbiological tests in the laboratory in a safe way
• Handle experimental work with cells, cultivate and analyze them in a suitable way across common lab scales, evaluate and use appropriate protective measures, work with sterile techniques, use relevant tools and sources of information for lab work and data analysis, and dispose of waste according to regulations

Competences

• Utilize knowledge on biochemical molecules, processes and systems, for projects in technical microbiology, food technology or for biotechnology development or production

Type of instruction

Lectures and theoretical exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Microbial Engineering
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Permitted aids	With certain aids: Please see the examination schedule.
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures