790125 Selected topics in biotechnology
- Type
- Lecture
- Semester hours
- 1
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2023
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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Summary on biotechnological processes and their added value as well as perspectives
Genetic methods for strain improvement: selection, mutation, recombination; general implementable principles demonstrated in examples
Development of biotechnological relevant microorganisms and mammalian cells as production clones
Primary metabolites – strains for production and development
Microorganisms for production of enzymes; biotransformation
Protein expression in eucaryotic cells
Host cell lines for recombinant protein expression; expression vectors, selection mechanisms
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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After having passed this course the students will be able
- to classify different organisms according to their benefits in biotechnology
- to express the complex demands of the production chain
- to explain production demands of primary metabolites and recombinant proteins
- to discuss pros and cons of different production systems
- to gather interrelations of biological, physiological and technical basics for the implementation in biotechnological processes
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.