Learning Outcomes
Students should:
- gain knowledge of biotechnological production processes, particularly those of basic chemicals and energy, in the context of the use of biogenic raw and residual material; the focus is on anaerobic bioprocesses for the production of energy sources (biogas and fuels, solvents), microbial processes for the production of bioplastics, food/nutritional supplements such as probiotics, etc., and the production of biomass for material use;
- get to know the microbial and biochemical fundamentals of industrial bioprocesses, and understand the specifics of their application in bioprocess engineering;
- gain an overview of current research fields for scale-up and implementation of such processes, as well as the utilization potential of biogenic feedstock including residues;
- gain knowledge of process evaluation from an economic and ecological as well as technical perspective, including coupled processes such as in biorefineries, among others;
- be able to apply the basic theoretical knowledge gained in the lecture in project work.
The course predominantly conveys:
30% knowledge & understanding, 20% analytics & methodology, 10% development & design, 10% research & evaluation, 20% application & practice,
10% social competence
