790016 Biotechnology from the scratch: basic methods and technological implementation

Type
Lecture and field trip
Semester hours
3
Lecturer (assistant)
Üzülmez, Öykü , Kunert, Renate
Organisation
Bioprocess Science and Engineering
Offered in
Sommersemester 2025
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

The programme is aimed at Masters students from different areas of biotechnology and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration in international teams. Throughout the summer semester, starting in March 2025, students will work on a biotechnological topic in online sessions and develop one biotechnological topic per team for a seminar. The seminars will be presented during the mobility phase (attendance week 23.6.-27.6.2025). Depending on the specialisation of the supervisors, the topics will cover the areas of environmental biotechnology, green biotechnology and medical biotechnology in order to ensure comprehensive support for the students during the collaboration. During the residential week, students visit leading biotechnology institutions, research laboratories and companies, gaining valuable insights into the latest developments in the field. This unique experience enhances academic learning while promoting global networking and hands-on exposure to biotechnology research and industry. One day of the mobility period is dedicated to student presentations and seminars.
Previous knowledge expected

In accordance with the ERASMUS+ guidelines, students apply for thIn accordance with the ERASMUS+ guidelines, students apply for the programme and are selected by the respective coordinators at the participating universities. Knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry or biotechnology is recommended.
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Students read articles on a biotechnology topic such as environmental biotechnology, medical biotechnology or agricultural biotechnology. In addition to the articles provided, they acquire further knowledge to better understand the interrelationships. They will then prepare a presentation based on these articles to share their knowledge with others.
They will also be able to think critically about the topic, look at it from different angles and lead a discussion.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.