Biotechnologies

This in-depth module offers a thorough introduction to applied biotechnologies, with a particular focus on the use of bioreactors. It aims to equip students with the skills needed to design, pilot and optimize a biotechnological process for the production of biomass or molecules of interest, in connection with industrial sectors such as agri-food. The integration of practical work on fermentation in a bioreactor (16h) enables students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice through an experimental approach.

At the end of the module, students will be able to: 

- Acquire knowledge of different cultivation techniques

- Select a suitable microorganism and adapt a cultivation technique to achieve optimum production.

- Define and control the key parameters influencing a bioprocess

- Evaluate bioreactor performance (yield, productivity, oxygen transfer, etc.)

- Interpret experimental data from crop monitoring

- Apply the knowledge acquired to define and/or optimize an industrial production strategy

core microbiology in semesters 5 to 8

Lectures :

- Introduction to the use of bioreactors

- Understanding parameters related to microbial growth

- Bioprocess evaluation (yield, productivity, metabolic quotients, oxygen transfer, etc.)

- Monitoring the physico-chemical and biological parameters of a bioprocess

- Separation and extraction of products of interest

Practical work :

- Setting up a bioreactor culture

- Monitoring growing conditions

- Analysis of results and group reporting

- Group debriefing session for feedback and consolidation of acquired knowledge

The module is accompanied by an on-site visit by ENSTBB teachers.