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Trends in biotechnologies - E319002

Title:	Trends in biotechnologies
Guaranteed by:	Department of Biotechnology (319)
Faculty:	Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual:	from 2010 to 2011
Semester:	both
Points:	5
E-Credits:	5
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination:	2/1, Ex [HT]
Capacity:	winter:unknown / unknown (unknown) summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students:	unlimited
State of the course:	taught
Language:	English
Teaching methods:	full-time
Level:
Note:	you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester

Guarantor:	Brányik Tomáš prof. Ing. Ph.D.

Examination dates Schedule

Literature

John E. Smith, Biotechnology (Fourth Edition), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2004

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (04.02.2008)

Teaching methods

Lectures, tutorials

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (04.02.2008)

Syllabus

1. The nature of biotechnology

2. Principles of microbial growth and enzyme kinetics

3. Selection and isolation of the biological component

4. Bioreactors and fermentation technology

5. Genetics in biotechnology

6. Substrates for biotechnology

7. Biotechnology and medicine

8. Biological fuel generation

9. Environmental biotechnology

10. Food biotechnology

11. Brewing and malting

12. Winemaking

13. Enzyme biotechnology

14. Safety in biotechnology and its public perception

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (04.02.2008)

Entry requirements

The course requires basic knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering.

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (04.02.2008)