Bioengineering
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DepartmentFaculty of Fundamental Sciences
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Program code6121FX011
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Field of studyTechnological Sciences
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QualificationBachelor of Technological Science
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Duration1
Imagine doing your internship at NASA. Researchers are already developing a sensor that can monitor astronauts’ health by analysing sweat composition – and with bioengineering, you could be part of breakthroughs like this.
About
Programme Objective
To prepare bioengineering specialists with strong foundations in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetic engineering, biological systems modeling, and biochemical engineering. Graduates will be able to apply theoretical knowledge to solve real-world challenges in modern biotechnology, health, and industry.
Main Study Modules
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Fundamentals of Chromatography
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Molecular and Cell Biology
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Fundamentals of Genetic Engineering
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Fundamentals of Bioinformatics
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Fundamentals of Immunology
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Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
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What will I be able to do?
• Understand and apply technological processes in bioengineering.
• Recognise the societal impact and importance of engineering solutions.
• Think creatively and critically, maintaining professional competence and practical skills for careers in industry or research.
• Gain strong foundations in mathematics, informatics, physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering.
• Acquire specialised knowledge in microbiology, cell biology, genetic engineering, biopolymer purification and analysis, and biotechnology processes. -
What are my career opportunities?
• Biotechnology, healthcare, food and agriculture – related research and industries
• Bioenergy and biomanufacturing companies
• Quality control laboratories, educational institutions, and research organisations
Study subjects
1 Semester
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FMCHB16503 9 credits
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Module aim
To introduce to the major compounds of the living organisms, their characteristics and metabolism.
Module description
Biomolecules and cells. Major compounds of living organisms: proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, mineral compounds, and water. Their structure, properties, and functions. Major metabolic and energy pathways.
Students must attend at least 70 % of the scheduled practical sessions. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. -
FMCHB16502 9 credits
Molecular and Cell Biology
Module aim
The goal is to provide knowledge about cell structure and functioning, structure of the genome, its functioning and regulation, basics of compounds traffic in the cell, signalling pathways and their regulation, cell cycle and its control, cells interactions; introducing into some modern techniques used in cell biology.
Module description
The Molecular and Cell Biology course provides knowledge about cell as a basic functional unit of living organisms, cell processes and their control, complexity of biological systems. The module explains postulates of cell theory, prokaryotes and eukaryotes differences, fundamentals of genome functioning emphasizing gene expression regulation in eukaryotes. The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge about cells endomembranous system and cytoskeleton, the functioning and origin of the organelles and their interrelationships, basics of proteins sorting and transport, molecular chaperone and ubiquitin/proteosome system functioning; examines the issues of cellular-matrix interactions and matrix structure, intercellular and intracellular signalling; regulation of eukaryotic cell cycle. The course provides practical skills of eukaryotic cells cultivation and experimental manipulations.
Students must attend at least 70 % of the scheduled practical sessions. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. -
FMCHB16702 6 credits
Bioengineering (Processes and Apparatus of Biotechnology)
Module aim
To introduce the main biotechnology processes and operation principles of the most important apparatuses.
Module description
During the course, the methods and equipment of water purification are reviewed. Sterile filtration for preparation of sterile solutions is analysed in detail. A lot of attention is dedicated for endoproducts isolation. A detailed presentation of process automation and management is made (sensors, pumps, valves). Liofilization process and equipment are briefly discussed. During the course, students learn to create an equipment scheme for exclusion and purification of a defined biotechnological product and learn to perform comparative analysis of biotechnological equipment.
Students must attend at least 70 % of the scheduled laboratory work. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work.
2 Semester
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FMCHB19601 6 credits
Biochemical Methods
Module aim
Introduction to the biochemical analysis methods in biochemistry, medicine, food quality control and environmental protection.
Module description
The course mainly focuses on biochemical recognition process and its implementation in different analytical methods. Spectral and electrochemical methods and their application in analysis of biomolecules, as well as enzymatic analysis methods, methods of biomolecules immobilization and methods of immunoanalysis are analyzed in detail. A lot of attention is paid for application of statistical methods in laboratory.
Students must attend at least 70 % of the scheduled practical sessions. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. Student have to attend not less then 70 % theory lectures. -
FMCHB19605 6 credits
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics (with course work)
Module aim
To enable students to practice in silico bioanalysis using open biological databases, and familiarize students with fundamental bioinformatics algorithms and their application.
Module description
Bioinformatics is becoming essential to the work of every biologist. The course introduces the aims and objectives of bioinformatics, familiarises students with structures and functions of DNA and proteins, and demonstrates different ways of finding, comparing, and predicting different biological sequences and structures.
Students are required to complete all the laboratory activities scheduled.
Student have to attend not less then 70 % theory lectures. -
FMCHB19603 6 credits
Fundamentals of Chromatography (with course work)
Module aim
The objective is to provide students with the fundamental principles of chromatography, including liquid chromatography methods and their applications.
Module description
In this course, students learn about modern liquid chromatography techniques and their classifications. Chromatographic methods are analyzed based on their separation mechanisms and potential applications.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend 100% of the time scheduled laboratory work.
Student have to attend not less then 70 % theory lectures. -
FMCHB19602 6 credits
Fundamentals of Gene Engineering
Module aim
The main purpose of the course is to assimilate the concept of gene engineering and understand the practical possibilities of implementation of gene engineering.
Module description
The fundamentals of gene engineering investigate structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes, regulation of gene expression; characteristics and structure of vectors; enzymes involved in gene engineering process; construction of recombinant DNA and introduction into tested organism as well as methods of gene detection; theoretical and practical basis of isolation, purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis of recDNA.
Students must attend at least 70 % of the scheduled practical sessions. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. Student have to attend not less then 70 % theory lectures.
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