C6214 Fundamentals of Biotechnology - practical course

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026

The course is not taught in Spring 2026

Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Kučera, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Jan Lochman, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. Ing. Tomáš Vítěz, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
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 main objective of the course is to learn and discuss the basic operational processes in facilities representing traditional and modern biotechnology.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain basic experience with operational processes in facilities representing traditional and modern biotechnology.
Key topics
Field trips to a brewery representing traditional biotechnology, a wastewater treatment plant, a hydroponic farm, and a pharmaceutical company representing modern biotechnology.
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
Guided field trips by professionals in the biotechnology sector.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Compulsory participation in field trips to biotechnology facilities.
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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