Guest Auditors – Life Sciences

Starting from the winter semester 2024/2025, (selected) courses from the faculties of Technology and Bionics, Society and Economics, as well as Life Sciences at the Kleve campus of the university, and the Faculty of Communication and Environment in Kamp-Lintfort, will be open. Lectures begin on November 30, 2024.

If you are interested in guest student enrollment, please complete the application form and send it, handwritten and signed, as a PDF via email to the Student Services Department (stu@hochschule-rhein-waal.de).

 Application form.

Here you will find the program of the Faculty of Life Sciences. If you are interested in other courses that may be open to guest students, we kindly ask you to consult the respective lecturers in advance. Here you can find the schedule for the winter semester 2024/2025.

Please note that last-minute changes may still occur — these will be announced here.

Lectures from the Faculty of Life Sciences

Agribusiness, B.A. (in English)

The Bachelor's program in Agribusiness provides business knowledge and management skills with a focus on the agricultural and food industries. Students learn how companies can position themselves successfully in the market in light of increasing quality demands and logistics importance. Current topics such as rural development, sustainability, and agricultural policy are also addressed.

Mondays, starting November 30, 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Building 01 | 1st Floor | Room 01 02 006
Quality Management of Plant and Animal Food, Lecture, 3rd Semester
Explore the fundamentals of quality management for plant and animal-based foods. Topics include quality criteria, legal requirements, and factors influencing product quality during production. You will also learn about food storage methods to maintain quality and dive into safe and hygienic practices such as GMP and GHP. The lecture covers food biochemistry, food safety, microbiology, and HACCP management systems for quality control.

Wednesdays, starting October 9, 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Building 01 | 2nd Floor | Room 01 02 003
International Markets, Trade, and Agricultural Policy, Lecture, 3rd Semester
Gain a comprehensive understanding of international markets and agricultural policy. Learn about the functioning of global agricultural markets, trade development, and the role of agricultural policy as public policy, with a focus on the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. The course also covers land policy, agricultural cooperatives, and the trade of agricultural commodities across different global regions.

Sustainable Agriculture, B.Sc. (in English)

The English-taught Bachelor's program in Sustainable Agriculture focuses on how the agricultural industry can transition to sustainable farming. This internationally oriented course allows for a global perspective on the impact of agriculture on the ecological, economic, and social aspects of sustainability.

Mondays, starting October 7, 2024
10:00 - 11:00
Building 10 | 3rd Floor | Room 10 03 004
Basics of Biology & Agroecology, Lecture, 1st Semester
This course covers the essentials of biology and agroecology, including cell biology, genetics, and ecology. Topics include plant and animal cells, inheritance, mutations, population and community ecology, and the principles of agroecology. You will also learn the basics of conducting biological and agroecological experiments and scientific documentation.

Thursdays, starting October 10, 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Building 02 | 1st Floor | Room 02 01 017
Agricultural Engineering and Energy Use, Lecture, 1st Semester
A deep dive into agricultural engineering and energy use in agriculture. You will learn the fundamentals of agricultural machinery, energy conversion technologies, and renewable energy systems. The course covers the use of engines, tractors, and equipment in the production chain and explores energy consumption and production in agriculture.

Bio Science and Health, B.Sc. (in German)

The German-taught Bachelor's program in Bio Science and Health provides the foundations of life sciences and their applications in health. This includes subjects such as biology, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedicine, nutrition science, physiology, and anatomy. Through a practical approach, students are prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and environmental industries, as well as in public health.

Mondays, starting November 30, 2024
12:00 - 14:00
Building 11 | 1st Floor | Room 11 01 009
General & Inorganic Chemistry, Lecture, 1st Semester
This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the kinetics of chemical reactions. Oxidation and reduction processes, as well as the chemistry of acids and bases, are also discussed.

Thursdays, starting October 10, 2024
08:00 - 09:00
Building 13 | 1st Floor | Room 13 01 012
Nutrition Science, Lecture, 1st Semester
This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and health, from global nutritional issues to preventive nutrition models. You will learn about the physiological and pathophysiological processes of the digestive system, nutrient interactions, and the influence of nutrition on immune functions.

Quality, Environment, Safety, and Hygiene, B.Sc. (in German)

The Bachelor's program in Quality, Environment, Safety, and Hygiene combines a solid scientific foundation with specialized knowledge and legal qualifications in the areas of quality management, environmental protection, occupational safety, and hygiene. The aim is to prepare students for a successful career in companies that operate sustainably and with high safety standards.

Tuesdays, starting October 1, 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Building 2 | Ground Floor | Room 02 EG 012
Microbiology, Lecture, 3rd Semester
Discover the fascinating world of microorganisms. Topics include microbial metabolism, infectious diseases, biotechnological applications in food production, and methods for detecting microorganisms. You will also gain insights into hygiene practices and measures to combat germs.

Fridays, starting October 4, 2024
08:00 - 10:00
Building 13 | 1st Floor | Room 13 01c012
Environmental Chemistry, Lecture, 3rd Semester
In this lecture, you will learn about chemical processes in different environmental compartments such as air, water, and soil. The focus is on the environmental properties of pollutants and the chemistry of the atmosphere. Radiation chemistry and the breakdown of environmental toxins are also covered.

Bioengineering, B.Sc. (in English)

Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary field where new materials and technologies with various applications are developed using natural and engineering sciences. The spectrum ranges from classical biotechnologies to modern engineering at the molecular biological level. The curriculum closely links biology and chemistry with engineering and technology from the first semester.

Mondays, starting November 30, 2024
12:00 - 14:00
Building 01 | 1st Floor | Room 01 01 006
Fundamentals of Chemistry, Lecture, 1st Semester
This lecture provides an introduction to basic chemistry, including atomic structure and chemical bonds. You will explore the concept of chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, redox reactions, and electrochemistry. Topics include pH values, neutralization, buffer solutions, electrolysis, and electrolytic cells.

Thursdays, starting October 10, 2024
08:00 - 10:00
Building 1 | 2nd Floor | Room 01 02 003
Cell Biology & Microbiology, Lecture, 1st Semester
A comprehensive course covering cell biology and microbiology. Delve into the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, their metabolism, and protein synthesis. The microbiology portion introduces microbial evolution, taxonomy, and physiology, as well as techniques for detecting and analyzing microorganisms.