Learning Outcomes
The students will learn:
- have a sound basic knowledge of automated screening, cultivation and process development methods of biotechnologically products
- Know the theoretical basis of the individual basic operations and be able to assess their limits,
- have an overview of the currently available Liquid Handling Stations and their operation
- use model to represent, monitor and control bioprocesses
- are able to create small models based on literature and your knowledge
- have knowledge of the methods of product development in biotechnological processes
The event mainly mediates:
20% knowledge & understanding, 15% analysis & methodology, 15% development & design, 10% research & evaluation, 20% application & practice, 20% social competence
Content
- Lectures and seminars on the topics:
- Modelling and simulation of bioprocesses
- Modell predictive control
- Consistent bioprocess development
- Automation in Bioprocess development
- Screening and cultivation methods on a micro scale from μl- to ml-scale (microtiter plates, deep well plates, microbioreactors)
- Practical exercise:
- creating a mechanistic model in python
- writing an automation protocol for a liquid handling station (Tecan or Hamilton)
Description of Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures and seminars as well as preparation based on relevant technical literature.
Modelling and automation exercise in working groups of about 2-3 students.
Lecture event to present the results.
Language of instruction: usually English, unless all participants have German as their mother tongue.
