Course detail
Laboratory Classes in Bioengineering
FCH-MC_BIN_PZAcad. year: 2025/2026
The content of subject are practical tasks of Bioengineering I. solving biorector operations (mixing, aeration, etc.) and cultivation possibilities (batch, fed-batch and continuous system).
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
2
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Entry knowledge
Bioengineering I, Microbiology, Chemical engineering I,II, Biochemistry I,II
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Participation in the seminar, preparation and submission of written reports on all tasks in the laboratory diary, presentation, final test.
Evaluated protocols.
Written test of knowledge from laboratory tasks.
Evaluated protocols.
Written test of knowledge from laboratory tasks.
Aims
The aim is to introduce for students practical bioengineering techniques in laboratory conditions and a better understanding of previously acquired theoretical knowledge of bioengineering.
Gaining practical knowledge in bioengineering.
Gaining practical knowledge in bioengineering.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Lindner J. Základy chemicko-inženýrských výpočtů, VŠCHT 2014. (CS)
Říhová J. Technická mikrobiologie a hydrobiologie, VŠCHT 2017. (CS)
Říhová J. Technická mikrobiologie a hydrobiologie, VŠCHT 2017. (CS)
Recommended reading
Kaštánek F.: Bioinženýrství. Academia, Praha 2001. (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Laboratory exercise
26 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Basic logic of biotechnological processes, influence of selected cultivation parameters on yield coefficients
2. Use of ultrafiltration for concentration and partial purification of proteins
3. Determination of specific growth rate depending on the concentration of carbon source
4. Enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat bran
5. Bioreactors and determination of their basic characteristics
6. Anaerobic batch cultivation in laboratory bioreactor, basic cultivation and yield parameters
2. Use of ultrafiltration for concentration and partial purification of proteins
3. Determination of specific growth rate depending on the concentration of carbon source
4. Enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat bran
5. Bioreactors and determination of their basic characteristics
6. Anaerobic batch cultivation in laboratory bioreactor, basic cultivation and yield parameters