C6213 Fundamentals of Biotechnology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026

The course is not taught in Spring 2026

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Kučera, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Jan Lochman, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jiří Kučera, Ph.D.
Department of Biochemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Biochemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
C3181en Biochemistry I && !NOWANY( C6214 Biotechnology - practical cour )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Abstract
The lectures aim to discuss the basic principles of traditional and modern biotechnology and the fundamentals of processes used in bioreactors for the technological utilization of the metabolic activity of organisms and enzymes.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to:
- describe the biosystems used in biotechnology
- describe the microbial and enzymatic kinetics in bioprocess
-describe basic biotechnological operations and processes in bioreactors
- summarize the principles of bioprocesses and their application in traditional and modern biotechnology
Key topics
Introduction to biotechnology and historical survey. Biosystems - microorganisms and other biocatalysts. Diversity of biosystems - appearance in technical environments. Cultivation conditions - environmental and media parameters. Enzymatic and microbial kinetics of bioprocess. Bioreactor types and their components. Batch, fed-batch, and continuously operating bioprocess. Measuring principles - physical, chemical, and biological parameters. Traditional biotechnology – beer, wine, cheese production. Modern biotechnology – bioremediation, biomining, biogas, biofuels, bioelectricity.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • POSTEN, Clemens. Integrated bioprocess engineering. Berlin: De Gruyter, 2018, xi, 344. ISBN 9783110315387. info
  • SHULER, Michael L.; Fikret KARGI and Matthew DELISA. Bioprocess engineering : basic concepts. Third edition. Boston: Prentice-Hall, 2017, xxi, 632. ISBN 9780137062706. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures on fundamentals of biotechnology.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Written test.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
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