Characterization in Life Sciences
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 24.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11M2203
- Module level
Master
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
Life sciences represent a special area of application for materials in which higher requirements apply to the materials and processes. This means that special attention must be paid to analytics. Particularly in view of the increasing use of recycled materials, the importance of approval by means of analytical methods is also increasing in other areas of application. In this module, students learn about the specific requirements in approval-sensitive industrial sectors (medical technology, food technology) and the analytical methods used.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
-Method and product validation in approval-relevant areas, conformity assessment, standardization
-Material-tissue interactions, CLSM, fluorescence microscopy, transmitted light microscopy, handling of biological tissues in analytics, allergy potentials, cell biology, toxicity, proliferation, bacterial adhesion
- Migration studies, reach, chromatographic methods, leachables and extractables
In the seminar part of the course, studies carried out are discussed, evaluated and scrutinized.
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Lecture - 15 Seminar - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 45 Study of literature - 30 Exam preparation -
- Graded examination
- Written examination or
- oral exam
- Remark on the assessment methods
The examiners choose the type of examination from the options provided and inform the students at the beginning of the semester.
- Exam duration and scope
Determination according to study-related regulations
- Recommended prior knowledge
The module assumes basic knowledge of materials analysis and properties, as acquired in introductory modules on materials testing and analysis methods and materials technology.
The following basic literature is recommended:
Bargel, H.-J., Schulze, G. : Werkstoffkunde, Springer Vieweg, 2017
Salmang, H., & Scholze, H. (2013). Die physikalischen und chemischen Grundlagen der Keramik. Springer Verlag.
W. Hellerich, G. Harsch und S. Haenle: "Werkstoffführer Kunststoffe - Eigenschaften, Prüfungen, Kennwerte", Hanser Verlag, München 2004.
- Knowledge Broadening
Students can name the specific requirements for materials in approval-sensitive industrial areas (medical technology, food technology) and the analysis methods used.
- Knowledge deepening
Students will be able to describe the process of conformity assessments for the validation of products and products in approval-relevant areas.
- Knowledge Understanding
Students will be able to compare and discuss the entire process and individual analysis methods for validating products and processes.
- Application and Transfer
Students can outline a procedure for the conformity assessment of new products and propose suitable analysis methods.
- Literature
Johann Harer, Christian Baumgartner, Anforderungen an Medizinprodukte, Carl Hanser Verlag, 2001.
L.L. Katan, Migration from Food Contact Materials, Springer Verlag, 2012
SCHMALZ, G.; ARENHOLT-BINDSLEV, D. Biokompatibilität zahnärztlicher Werkstoffe : mit 55 Tabellen. [s. l.]: Elsevier, Urban & Fischer, 2005. ISBN 9783437051906
SCHMALZ, Gottfried; GALLER, Kerstin M. Biocompatibility of biomaterials–Lessons learned and considerations for the design of novel materials. Dental Materials, 2017, 33. Jg., Nr. 4, S. 382-393.
Shahi, S., Özcan, M., Maleki Dizaj, S., Sharifi, S., Al-Haj Husain, N., Eftekhari, A., & Ahmadian, E. (2019). A review on potential toxicity of dental material and screening their biocompatibility. Toxicology mechanisms and methods, 29(5), 368-377.
Cypionka, H. (2010). Grundlagen der Mikrobiologie. Springer-Verlag.
PLATTNER, H. Zellbiologie. [s. l.]: Georg Thieme Verlag, 2017. ISBN 9783132402270
Hansen, U., Huth, M., Platte, F., Stawicki, P., Struck, A., Tewes, T., & Wenda, A. (2023). Entwicklung innovativer Verfahren zur mikrobiologischen Qualitätsüberwachung in Echtzeit.
Harer, J., & Baumgartner, C. (2021). Anforderungen an Medizinprodukte: Praxisleitfaden für Hersteller und Zulieferer. Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH Co KG.
- Applicability in study programs
- Applied Materials Sciences
- Applied Materials Sciences M.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Petersen, Svea
- Teachers
- Petersen, Svea
- Further lecturer(s)
N.N.