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

Lectures, tutorials

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

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