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Trends in Biotechnologies - S319004

Title:	Trends in Biotechnologies
Guaranteed by:	Department of Biotechnology (319)
Faculty:	Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual:	from 2019 to 2019
Semester:	winter
Points:	winter s.:5
E-Credits:	winter s.:5
Examination process:	winter s.:
Hours per week, examination:	winter s.:2/2, Ex [HT]
Capacity:	unlimited / unlimited (unknown)
Min. number of students:	unlimited
State of the course:	taught
Language:	English
Teaching methods:	full-time
Level:

Guarantor:	Halecký Martin doc. Ing. Ph.D.

Examination dates Schedule

Annotation -

The aim of the subject is to understand the structural principles of biotechnology, basic characteristics of individual biotechnology areas and processes essential for their implementation. During the lessons, the understanding of the connections between the individual processes, apparatuses and production processes is enhanced. The course focuses on modern trends in biotechnology with regard to their current needs and prospects for future development.

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (23.01.2018)

Course completion requirements -

Exam test (rated at least 50%).

Oral exam.

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (23.01.2018)

Literature -

Z: Flickinger, M: Encyclopedia of Industrial Biotechnology, Bioprocess, Bioseparation, and Cell Technology, Wiley, Hoboken, 2010, ISBN: 9780470054581

Z:Moo-Young M.,Comprehensive Biotechnology,Volume 3,Industrial Biotechnology and Comodity Products,Elsevier,2011, ISBN: 9780080885049

D: Najafpour G. D., Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Elsevier B.V,.Amsterdam, 2007, ISBN: 978-0-444-52845-2

D: Rehm H.-J., Reed G., Biotechnology, WILEY-VCH, 1993, ISBN: 9783527283101

D: Rehm H.-J., Reed G., Biotechnology, Second Edition, WILEY-VCH, 1991, ISBN: 9783527283101

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (23.01.2018)

Syllabus -

1. The nature of biotechnology

2. Principles of microbial growth and enzyme kinetics

3. Bioreactors and advanced fermentation technologies

4. Substrates for biotechnology and up-stream processing

5. Genetically modified organisms in biotechnologies

6. Microbial production of recombinant proteins

7. Algal biotechnologies

8. Biotechnological application of extremophiles

9. Trends in brewing

10. Trends in winemaking

11. Production of biofuels

12. Biological waste air treatment

13. Biological waste water and soil treatment

14. Safety in biotechnology and its public perception

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (23.01.2018)

Learning resources -

https://e-learning.vscht.cz/course/view.php?id=465

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (23.01.2018)

Registration requirements -

At least basic knowledge of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Chemical Engineering.

Last update: Brányik Tomáš (23.01.2018)

Teaching methods
	Activity	Credits	Hours
	Konzultace s vyučujícími	0.4	10
	Účast na přednáškách	1	28
	Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi	1	28
	Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování	1.6	46
	Účast na seminářích	1	28
		5 / 5	140 / 140

Coursework assessment
Form	Significance
Regular attendance	10
Examination test	60
Oral examination	30