BIOTECHNOLOGISCHE PRODUCTIETECHNIEKEN
 
Taught in 4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agriculture Applied cell and gene technology
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection horticulture Applied cell and gene technology
4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agricultural and food industries Applied cell and gene technology
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 25.0
Studytime [D] 90.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level in-depth
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Kathy MESSENS
Reference BILBIL04K20561
 
Key words
Biotechnological production techniques, red, white and green applied biotechnology / IWETO-codes: b220-genetica; b230-microbiologie; t130-productietechnologie; t350-chemische technologie-en-ingenieurstechniek; t490-biotechnologie

Objectives
The aim of the course “Biotechnological production techniques” is to give an overview of some classical and modern biotechnological production techniques

Competences:
The course enables the student to understand and implement the acquired knowledge within the agro sector.

Topics
  • THEORETICAL:
    The course gives an overview of the basis concepts of the classical and modern biotechnological production technniques. Attention is being given to a number of application fields, each specified by a specific colour. The red biotechnology stands for the medically oriented applications in the pharmaceutical industry and medicine. The green biotechnology deals with the applications in agriculture and food science. The white or industrial biotechnology deals with industrial production processes of chemicals and bio energy. The colour white refers to a clean and sustainable technology.
  • PRACTICALS:
    The students will pay a visit to a number of biotechnological firms and research institutions. A case study followed by a presentation will be made of a specific problem or an application in biotechnology through a extensive literature search.


Prerequisites
Knowledge biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology and cell and gene technology

Final Objectives
  • Interpret and implement biotechnological and technical innovations
  • Thorough knowledge of applied cell and gene technology
  • Knowledge of biotechnological production techniques in relation to ingredients and organisms


Materials used
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Syllabus
textbooks and scientific papers; websites

Study costs
Cost: 11.0 EUR
Cost syllabus: ± 6.0 Euro
Other costs : 5.0 Euro

Study guidance
Additional information can always be asked

Teaching Methods
Lectures
Visit biotechnological firms/research institutions and differentiated class projects

Assessment
  • Oral examination with written preparation
  • Quotation projects
Scoring system:
  • Theory: 3/4
  • Pract. :1/4


Lecturer(s)
T.: Kathy Messens
P.: Kathy Messens & Nicolas Gryson