Fachbereich 09: Agrarwissenschaften, Ökotrophologie und Umweltmanagement - Master of Science

Learning outcomes:

Students will
• can understand and evaluate biotechnological processes in food and Agrobiotechnology;
• have practical experience with extended biotechnological processes, such as tissue culture, high-throughput screening and marker applications, fermentation;
• can execute extended biotechnological laboratory methods unassisted;
• have a conception of the problem solution strategies in biotechnology;
• have a command of the most important transformation techniques in the production of genetically modified plants/microorganisms;
• gain an insight into and broad information on technology and strategies used by food and agrobiotechnology industries


Module content:

• transgenic plants/microorganisms
• agronomically important genes, proteins, and/or other metabolites
• genetic transformation techniques
• depending on industry laboratory
• biotechnological pest control techniques
• biotechnological disease control techniques
• tissue techniques and tissue cultures
• high-throughput screening methods
• molecular breeding techniques
• food and feed safety
• microbial production techniques
• cell biology techniques
• visualization techniques by marker genes


Prerequisites:
Fundamental knowledge of laboratory work; fundamental knowledge of chemistry and biology, cores of the 1st and 2nd semester

Note: This module is offered in collaboration with the THM (Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen). Therefore, students have to register via THM login-data on the electronic platform of the THM (Moodle), not via Stud.IP! Please note that the THM has distinct periods/deadlines!

The two lab research modules (MP 156 and MP 157) are offered for students of the Master program Insect Biotechnology & Bioresources are practical modules (6 CP each). Students acquire modern laboratory techniques and autonomous lab work on specific topics and within different workgroups.
It is not possible to register; for this module via Stud.IP! Please follow the instructions below that contain initial contacts of a few workgroups of the University. In general, every group that works in the field and admits a practical course can be chosen! For further information, please have a look at the guide (pdf) via the link below and ask the study coordinator if clarification is needed: https://www.uni-giessen.de/faculties/f09/studies/pdf-studies/guide-lab-course.pdf

The two lab research modules (MP 156 and MP 157) are offered for students of the Master program Insect Biotechnology & Bioresources are practical modules (6 CP each). Students acquire modern laboratory techniques and autonomous lab work on specific topics and within different workgroups.
It is not possible to register; for this module via Stud.IP! Please follow the instructions below that contain initial contacts of a few workgroups of the University. In general, every group that works in the field and admits a practical course can be chosen! For further information, please have a look at the guide (pdf) via the link below and ask the study coordinator if clarification is needed:
https://www.uni-giessen.de/faculties/f09/studies/pdf-studies/guide-lab-course.pdf

The course offers an introduction to the field of peace and conflict studies. After discussing basic concepts, the course will deal with topics including Peacebuilding; Rebel Governance; Transitional Justice and Human Rights; Gender and Interdectionality; Natural Resources and Environmental Peacebuilding as well as Education and Peace Building.

The course offers an introduction to the field of peace and conflict studies. After discussing basic concepts, the course will deal with topics including Peacebuilding; Rebel Governance; Transitional Justice and Human Rights; Gender and Interdectionality; Natural Resources and Environmental Peacebuilding as well as Education and Peace Building.

Dieses Modul kann von allen Studierende des Fachbereichs 09 im Bachelor und Master gewählt werden. Wir stellen Ihnen über die Verknüpfung zu ILIAS umfangreiche Informationen zum Berufspraktikum sowie Datensammlungen mit möglichen Praktikumsbetrieben zur Verfügung. Außerdem finden Sie Berichte von Studierenden, die bereits ein Praktikum absolviert haben. Nutzen Sie dazu unbedingt die Filterfunktionen!

This module can be chosen by all Bachelor and Master students of the Faculty 09.
Via the link to ILIAS, we provide you with information and data collections with possible companies for a work placement as well as reports from students who have already completed a work placement.
Be sure to use the filter functions!

Gasthörer/innen: Nur relevant für Modulteil "Vorlesung"

In diesem Modul erwartet euch eine spannende Mischung aus Seminaren (mit Posterpräsentationen) und Exkursionen. Neben einem ganztägigen Termin auf der Streuobstwiese des NEWi-Studiengangs am 22. Mai (diesen Termin bitte freihalten) ist das Highlight die einwöchige Exkursion nach Großbritannien (Zeitraum: 29.08.25-05.09.25). Hier werden wir nicht nur die dritte internationale biodynamische Forschungskonferenz besuchen, sondern auch interessante Betriebe und Verbände kennenlernen.

Um euch inhaltlich auf die Exkursion vorzubereiten, finden während des Semesters insgesamt fünf Termine statt, bei denen ihr eine Lehreinheit (inklusive eines Vortrags) durchführt und anhand eines Plakates euer Thema präsentiert. Die Themen werden wir bei unserem Kick-Off-Meeting am 24. April vergeben. Weitere Termine sind der 22.05., 05.06., 12.06. und 26.06.2025. Mit Ausnahme des Termins am 22. Mai werden die Termine jeweils um 14:15 Uhr starten und im Raum 220 (Ze-S1) stattfinden.

Prerequisites:
Basics in microbiology and phytopathology

Die Teilnahme an MP 014 unterliegt NICHT dem Losverfahren des Fachbereichs. Zugelassen werden ausschließlich Studierende im zweiten Studienjahr MSc. Bei Überbuchung werden Studierende mit nachgewiesener Teilnahme an BP 027 und MK 53 bevorzugt.
Aus fachlichen und didaktischen Gründen besteht durchgehend aktive Anwesenheitspflicht im regelmäßig stattfindenden Workshop (Do 14-17 Uhr) sowie bei der Fachexkursion (Termine siehe Ablaufplan).

The course is carried out in tandem with students from the Kerala Agricultural University in India who will be connected in the lectures via video conferences. It examines agricultural and food system growth and sustainability through a food systems approach. The course critically compares traditional development paradigms with emerging sustainable models to address systemic challenges in food security, livelihoods, and environmental consequences. Group work will be carried out together with the students in India.

Dieses Modul kann von allen Studierende des Fachbereichs 09 im Bachelor und Master gewählt werden. Wir stellen Ihnen über die Verknüpfung zu ILIAS umfangreiche Informationen zum Berufspraktikum sowie Datensammlungen mit möglichen Praktikumsbetrieben zur Verfügung. Außerdem finden Sie Berichte von Studierenden, die bereits ein Praktikum absolviert haben. Nutzen Sie dazu unbedingt die Filterfunktionen!

This module can be chosen by all Bachelor and Master students of the Faculty 09.
Via the link to ILIAS, we provide you with information and data collections with possible companies for a work placement as well as reports from students who have already completed a work placement.
Be sure to use the filter functions!

Prerequisites:
Basics in microbiology and phytopathology

The course is carried out in tandem with students from the Kerala Agricultural University in India who will be connected in the lectures via video conferences. It examines agricultural and food system growth and sustainability through a food systems approach. The course critically compares traditional development paradigms with emerging sustainable models to address systemic challenges in food security, livelihoods, and environmental consequences. Group work will be carried out together with the students in India.