Bioproduct Technology

An increasing degree of significance is being accorded to products based on biogenous, non-finite raw materials. The manufacture of such products is placing a greater emphasis on the deployment of biotechnological processes which make use of biological systems and principles to produce mild reactive conditions. This has created a need for engineers who are able to identify technical, technological, ecological and economic correlations which are becoming increasingly complex in nature and to demonstrate mastery of these links at an international level. The course accords consideration to the entire product cycle, ranging from the production of biogenous raw materials (e. g. fats, oils and carbohydrates such as cellulose and starch) and their accumulation to residual or waste materials and extends to include the processing of such materials to manufacture non-food products, the special properties of these materials and marketing. Energy generation from biogenous residual or waste materials is also included. The main focus is on technical and economic effects, although emphasis is also placed on ecological conditions and implications.

The initial phase of the course extends from the 1st to the 3rd semester and encompasses foundation mcourses, an individual research paper and advanced English. This knowledge is then extended during the 4th and 5th semesters via the study of product related subjects. The 5th semester is spent abroad, and this is followed by a four-month practical industrial placement during the 6th semester. A first degree of Bachelor in Bio Product Technology is awarded after the 7th semester. A Master of Science qualification may be obtained after a further 3 semesters, and this accords students the right to pursue a PhD.

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