Modul PS1500-KP05

Sustainability Science with Focus on Ecology & Biotechnology (NachWiss)

Duration:

1 Semester

Turnus of offer:

every summer semester

Credit points:

Course of studies, specific field and terms:

Master Interdisciplinary Courses (optional subject), interdisciplinary competence, Arbitrary semester
Bachelor Interdisciplinary Courses for health sciences (optional subject), interdisciplinary competence, Arbitrary semester
Bachelor Interdisciplinary Courses (optional subject), interdisciplinary competence, Arbitrary semester

Classes and lectures:

PS1500-Ü: Sustainability Science (exercise, 1 SWS)
PS1500-S: Sustainability Science (seminar, 1 SWS)
PS1500-V: Sustainability Science (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

90 Hours private studies
60 Hours in-classroom work

Contents of teaching:

Introduction to scientific perspectives on sustainability
Basic concepts of ecosystem and biodiversity
Foundations for food security and healthy nutrition in the context of the bioeconomy
Review of the importance of biotechnology for the bioeconomy
Significance of chemical substances in the environment
Basics of global material cycles (earth system, climate)
Conditions for a sustainable bioeconomy
Basics on the importance of transgenic animals and plants

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

Students can use examples to explain the terms sustainability, bioeconomy and biotechnology
They can assess selected technological developments with regard to their influence on sustainability
They will learn exemplary different processes to get a practical insight into the bioeconomy
They understand the fundamental importance of biotechnology for a sustainable bioeconomy
They will learn about examples of the close link between sustainable bioeconomy and biotechnology
They will gain insight into the use of extracorporeal cell cultures, sustainable medical processes, and biomass production and utilization
They will learn about the construction of recirculating systems or the ecologically sound use of marine biomass
They can professionally evaluate the topics of sustainability and bioeconomy in new subject areas
They have a profound knowledge to be able to assess technologies and processes with regard to their sustainability

Grading through:

portfolio exam

Responsible for this module:

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Charli Kruse

Teachers:

Institute of Medical and Marine Biotechnology

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Charli Kruse
Dr. rer. nat. Daniel Hans Rapoport
Dr. rer. nat. Sandra Schumann
Dr. rer. nat. Philipp Ciba
Dr. rer. nat. Anna Matthießen

Literature:

Harald Heinrichs, Gerd Michelsen: Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften - Springer Spektrum; 2014
Joachim Pietzsch: Bioökonomie für Einsteiger - Springer Spektrum; 1. Aufl. 2017 Edition
Reinhard Renneberg, Darja Süßbier, Viola Berkling, Vanya Loroch: Biotechnologie für Einsteiger - Springer Spektrum; 5. Aufl. 2018
Daniela Thrän, Urs Moesenfechtel: Das System Bioökonomie - Springer Spektrum; 1. Aufl. 2020

Language:

offered only in German

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Successful and regular participation in the seminar

Module Examination(s):
- PS1500-L1: Sustainability Science with a Focus on Ecology & Biotechnology, portfolio examination consisting of: 50 points in the form of a term paper completed independently during the semester and 50 points in the form of a presentation, 100% of the (non-existent) module grade

Letzte Änderung:

1.3.2024