Applied Biology?
What distinguishes Applied Biology from General Biology?
In addition to basic training, the Applied Biology course also offers courses on industrial processes, their applications and procedures.
In contrast, General Biology also provides training in classical disciplines such as geobotany and zoology with the associated excursions.
You can apply for Applied Biology by joining the Wednesday group of the Crop Practical Course in ILIAS.
Application
Key documents are the curriculum, the examination regulations and the module handbook
Documents Bachelor BiologyField of Study Applied Biology
Structure of the Degree Program
In the foundation course of Applied Biology, you will acquire a sound knowledge of general and applied biology as well as related scientific disciplines.
- A central lecture on general biology provides a comprehensive overview of all biological sub-areas.
- You will specialize in the fields of molecular biotechnology, bioinformatics, crop science and bioprocess engineering.
- You will also receive basic training in chemistry, physics and mathematics.
In the second half of the course , theoretical principles are deepened in a practical way and applied in research-oriented contexts.
You will learn about industrial biotechnology and find out what steps are required from the initial experimental idea through to the market launch of biotechnological products.
The course is supplemented by:
- Training on patent applications and application procedures,
- excursions to biotechnology companies and
- independent project work on current issues in applied biology.
With increasing personal responsibility, you will prepare for your Bachelor's thesis in the 6th semester, which can also be carried out at external companies.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science, which will allow you direct access to a Master's degree in Biology and a possible subsequent doctorate.
Application
To apply for the Applied Biology course, you must register for the corresponding group in the crop plant practical course (Wednesday group). Places on the Applied Biology course are limited to 30.
In semester 1, you will receive a general introduction to the basics of biology. This includes the molecular basics of cell biology and genetics as well as the morphology and anatomy of animals and plants and the mechanisms of evolution. The crops module also covers applied aspects of plant sciences such as bioenergy, sustainable raw materials, green genetic engineering, biodiversity and globalization.
1st Semester Applied Biology
The General Biology 2 module introduces the mechanisms and laws taught in the BA-01 module at the organism level (physiology, biochemistry and developmental biology). In addition, the practical course in green biotechnology will teach you the elementary techniques and methods that play a role in biotechnological issues relating to higher plants/microalgae (cyanobacteria).
2nd Semester Applied Biology
In the 3rd semester, you will deepen your knowledge of the molecular foundations of modern biology. In addition to the molecular biology of plants as part of the plant physiology practical course, the program includes lectures in microbiology, genetics and molecular biology, which are deepened by an accompanying molecular biology practical course. You will also learn routine methods of applied biology. In a one-week block course, you will learn how to get from the plan to clone a gene for a protein to its final purification.
3rd Semester Applied Biology
In the 4th semester, you will focus on modern biological methods. The entire spectrum of biological methods is presented and thoroughly covered in a lecture series. The lecture is accompanied by a practical part (yeast part and profiling pratica). The students circulate in small teams through different institutes and get to know different research questions. In a separate bioinformatics block, students are also familiarized with theoretical methods of biology and database searches.
4th Semester Applied Biology
The 5th semester is about the multi-layered preparation for working as a biologist in the field of biotechnology. They deal with topics such as job applications and time management, as well as the means of turning ideas into real projects. The bioprocess technology lecture builds a bridge to the engineering sciences. Biogeography" provides an overview of biogeographical processes such as species formation, intermixing, dispersal and extinction. Important methods of biogeography are also addressed.
5th Semester Applied Biology
In the last semester of your Bachelor's degree, you can work independently on a scientific topic. This takes place in small teams, which are supervised but work very independently. You have the opportunity to complete the Bachelor's preparatory module and your Bachelor's thesis in a company or at an external institute.
6th Semester Applied Biology