Guest Auditors – Life Sciences
The programme of the faculty
Starting with the winter semester 2025/2026, (selected) courses from the faculties of Technology and Bionics, Society and Economics, and Life Sciences at the Kleve campus of the university, as well as the Faculty of Communication and Environment in Kamp-Lintfort, will be open. Lectures begin on September 29, 2025.
If you are interested in becoming a guest student, please fill out the application form and send it, signed by hand, as a PDF via email to the Student Services department (stu@hochschule-rhein-waal.de).
Here you can find the program for the Faculty of Life Sciences.
If you are interested in courses other than those listed here that may be open to guest students, please consult with the respective lecturers in advance. You can find other courses offered by the faculty here in the schedule for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Some of the courses are provided via the Moodle platform: to Moodle.
Please note that short-term changes may occur - these will be announced here.
Lectures of the Faculty of Life Sciences
Agribusiness, B.A. (in English)
The Agribusiness Bachelor's program teaches business administration knowledge and management skills with a focus on the agricultural and food industries. Students learn how companies can successfully position themselves in the market in the face of rising quality standards and the growing importance of logistics, and current topics such as rural development, sustainability, and agricultural policy are also covered.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 01 | 02 | Room 006
Analysis and Interpretation of Data I (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Henrik Rudolf
Embark on a journey into data analysis, starting with the fundamentals of Calculus 1, including functions, differentiation, and integration. This course also lays the groundwork for statistical understanding by exploring descriptive statistics, data visualization, and the basics of probability theory to interpret complex datasets effectively.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Building 5A | Ground Floor | Room 001
Analysis and Interpretation of Data II (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Henrik Rudolf
Advance your analytical skills by diving into Mathematics 2, where you'll explore linear algebra, matrix operations, and multivariate functions. The course deepens your statistical expertise through inferential statistics, covering everything from regression analysis and hypothesis testing to time series analysis, equipping you with powerful tools for sophisticated data interpretation.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 01 | 02 | Room 006
Food Processing and Human Nutrition (Lecture, 5th Semester)
Prof. Dr. Florian Kugler
Uncover the science behind what we eat by exploring the chemical, physical, and nutritional characteristics of food. You will investigate methods of preservation to extend shelf life, examine the impact of processing on nutritional values across various food categories, and delve into the basics of human nutrition and the factors influencing our food choices.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Building 10 | 03 | Room 004
Quality of Plant and Animal Products (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Simone Pauling
Master the principles of quality assurance in the food industry by examining the essential criteria for plant and animal products. This course covers everything from legal requirements and food biochemistry to safe handling practices (GMP, GHP) and advanced food safety management systems like HACCP, ensuring you can maintain excellence from farm to table.
Bio Science and Health, B.Sc. (in German)
The German-language Bachelor's program in Bio Science and Health teaches the fundamentals of life sciences and their application in the health sector. This includes subjects such as biology, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedicine, nutritional sciences, physiology, and anatomy. Through a practical orientation, students are prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and environmental industries, as well as in public health.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Building 11 | Ground Floor | Room 011
General and Inorganic Chemistry (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Peter Scholz
This lecture covers the fundamental principles of general and inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, the periodic table of elements, chemical bonds, reaction kinetics, oxidation/reduction, and acids/bases.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 09 | 01 | Room 018
Biology (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Koch
This course provides a comprehensive overview of biology by comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes and covering the fundamentals of genetics, including mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian laws, mutations, and hereditary diseases. Furthermore, it explores genetic engineering, infectious diseases, the immune system, and the biology of parasites, bacteria, fungi, and algae in terms of their relevance to food and cosmetics.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 11 | Ground Floor | Room 011
Health Promotion (Lecture, 5th Semester)
Prof. Dr. Robert Renner
This lecture offers a comprehensive introduction to health promotion, covering definitions of health, health and illness in the population, and gender-specific differences. You will learn about various models of health and illness, the principles of the Ottawa Charter, and the application of health promotion in corporate and community settings.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 09 | 01 | Room 018
Microbiology (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Dirk Bockmühl
This course covers microbial metabolism, including fermentation and respiration, as well as infectious diseases, pathogenesis, and bacterial toxins. You will receive an introduction to the fundamentals of biotechnology in food production, methods for microbial detection, and the different groups of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Thursday, October 02, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Building 11 | 01 | Room 009
Food Technology (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Florian Kugler
This lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to food technology, covering basic mechanical, biological, and chemical processes in the industry. You will learn methods for extending shelf life and optimizing food quality in various areas such as fruit, vegetable, grain, meat, and dairy technology, as well as beverage production and quality management.
Thursday, October 02, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Building 11 | Ground Floor | Room 011
Pharmacology and Toxicology (Lecture, 5th Semester)
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Christoph Böhmer
This lecture introduces the fundamental concepts of pharmacology and toxicology, covering the effects of drugs on the organism (pharmacodynamics), dose-response relationships, and the interactions between active substances and biological systems. You will also learn the basics of toxicology, including toxicodynamics and toxicokinetics, as well as the effects of common drugs.
Friday, October 03, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 01 | 01 | Room 006
Active Substances and their Analysis (Lecture, 5th Semester)
Prof. Dr. Peter F. W. Simon
The lecture focuses on active substances and their analysis, including the history, isolation techniques, and synthesis of natural and nature-identical compounds, as well as instrumental analysis, particularly spectroscopic methods.
Friday, October 03, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 11 | Ground Floor | Room 011
Nanobiotechnology (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Koch
This course explores the interface between nanotechnology and biology, covering topics from "Nano2bio" and "Bio2nano" concepts to the properties of nanostructured materials and their applications in medicine, food, and cosmetics. You will also learn about methods for visualizing and creating nanostructures and discuss the health and environmental risks of nanotechnology.
Bioengineering, B.Sc. (in English)
Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary field where natural and engineering sciences are used to develop new materials and technologies with a variety of applications. The spectrum ranges from classic biotechnologies to modern engineering at the molecular biology level. From the first semester, the curriculum closely links biology and chemistry with engineering and technology.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 01 | 01 | Room 006
Fundamentals of Chemistry (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Peter F. W. Simon
This lecture covers the basic concepts of general chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, the chemical equilibrium, acid and base chemistry, redox reactions, and electrochemistry.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Building 01 | 01 | Room 006
Biopolymers (Lecture, 5th Semester)
Prof. Dr. Peter F. W. Simon
This lecture provides detailed knowledge of the structure, function, properties, and use of biopolymers. It covers the molecular structure, mechanical and thermal properties, thermodynamics in solution, degradation of biopolymers, and compares their environmental impact to synthetic polymers.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 01 | 02 | Room 005
Mathematics (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Dr. Peter Henselder
The course covers the basics of descriptive statistics, numbers (including complex numbers), series and sequences, real-valued functions, differential calculus (including optimization), and integral calculus (including methods like substitution and integration by parts).
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 10 | 03 | Room 004
Instrumental Analytics (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Dr. Stefan Weber
This lecture covers the principles and applications of the most important analytical methods, including UV/VIS spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy (infrared and Raman), molecular fluorescence spectroscopy, chromatography (HPLC, GC), mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Building 12 | 01 | Room 015
Process Engineering (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Platte
The lecture covers chemical reactors and their modes of operation, the kinetics of homogeneous reactions, the connection of ideal reactors, and the influence of heat of reaction. It also covers the basics of fluid mechanics.
Wednesdays, from October 1, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 12 | Ground Floor | Room 010
Bioengineering Physics I (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Björn Neu
This lecture covers physical quantities and measurements, kinematics, dynamics, the motion of particles and rigid bodies, work and energy, temperature, heat, ideal gases, and the laws of thermodynamics.
Wednesdays, from October 1, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 12 | 01 | Room 015
Industrial Biotechnology (Lecture, 5th Semester)
Prof. Dr. Joachim Fensterle, Dr. Wael Sabra
This lecture covers the scope and history of industrial biotechnology, industrial systems biology, and metabolic pathways. It also discusses production organisms, biocatalysis, and the major fields of industrial biotechnology (chemical, pharmaceutical, food) including economic and environmental aspects.
Wednesdays, from October 1, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 12 | 01 | Room 015
Physical Chemistry (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Björn Neu
This lecture covers the laws of thermodynamics, phase and chemical equilibria, kinetics and rates of reactions, and the structure of biomolecules, macromolecules and their self-assembly.
Wednesdays, from October 1, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Building 12 | 01 | Room 015
Measurement and Control Engineering (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Platte
This course introduces the mathematical modeling of technical systems using differential equations. It covers the properties of control loops, their stability, dynamic behavior, and the design process for controllers.
Thursdays, from October 2, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 01 | Ground Floor | Room 005
Cell Biology & Microbiology (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Joachim Fensterle
The cell biology part covers the anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the function of cell organelles, and cell growth and metabolism. The microbiology part introduces microbial evolution, the structure and function of prokaryotes, and the taxonomy of microorganisms.
Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene, B.Sc. (in German)
The Bachelor's program in Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene, B.Sc. combines a solid foundation in natural sciences with specialized expertise and legal qualifications in the areas of quality management, environmental protection, occupational safety, and hygiene. The goal is to prepare students for a successful career in companies that operate in a resource-efficient, sustainable manner and with high safety standards.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Building 12 | 03 | Room 023
Fundamentals of Occupational Safety (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Schumachers
This lecture covers the historical development and the fundamentals of occupational safety. You will learn methodical approaches to prevent accidents and work-related illnesses. Other topics include the safe handling of work equipment and facilities, the design of workplaces, personal protective equipment, and safety-conscious employee behavior.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Building 11 | Ground Floor | Room 011
General and Inorganic Chemistry (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Peter Scholz
This lecture covers the fundamental principles of general and inorganic chemistry. The content includes atomic structure, the periodic table of elements, chemical bonds, chemical equilibrium, redox reactions, acid-base concepts, as well as an introduction to electrochemistry and complex chemistry.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 09 | 01 | Room 018
Biology (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Koch
The lecture teaches the fundamentals of biology, starting with the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It covers central topics such as biomolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins), cell metabolism (glycolysis, respiration, photosynthesis), genetics, and the basics of evolution.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 16 | Ground Floor | Room 015
Fundamentals of Quality Management (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Schumachers
This lecture introduces the historical development and principles of process-oriented quality management. You will learn important QM tools and methods and deal with motivational theories and interdisciplinary approaches in quality management to understand and improve the effectiveness of management systems.
Tuesdays, from September 30, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 09 | 01 | Room 018
Microbiology (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Dirk Bockmühl
This lecture covers microbial metabolism, infectious diseases, and the fundamentals of biotechnology. You will get to know important groups of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites) and their harmful and beneficial effects. Other topics include microbial detection methods, hygiene, and the formation of biofilms.
Wednesdays, from October 01, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 11 | Ground Floor | Room 011
Scientific Work (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Koch
In this course, you will learn the fundamental techniques of scientific work. This includes the proper structure of a scientific paper, literature research in libraries and databases, the correct handling of sources (citing, referencing), and the presentation of results in the form of texts, graphs, and figures.
Thursdays, from October 09, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 03 | Ground Floor | Room 010
Fundamentals of Environmental Protection (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Matthias Kleinke
The lecture provides an introduction to the scientific and legal foundations of environmental protection. Topics covered include environmental pollutants in water, soil, and air, as well as methods for drinking water treatment, wastewater purification, remediation of contaminated sites, and waste recycling. Noise protection and renewable energies are also part of the course.
Fridays, from October 03, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 01 | 01 | Room 006
Environmental Chemistry (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Peter F. W. Simon
The lecture deals with chemical processes in the environment, divided into the compartments of air, soil, and water. You will learn about the properties, sources, and sinks of environmentally relevant problematic substances. Special emphasis is placed on the chemistry of the atmosphere, radiation chemistry, and the degradation of halogenated organic compounds.
Sustainable Agriculture, B.Sc. (in English)
The English-language Bachelor's program in Sustainable Agriculture addresses the question of how the agricultural industry can successfully transition to sustainable farming. The internationally oriented program allows for a global perspective on the impacts of agriculture on the ecological, economic, and social aspects of sustainability.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 11 | 01 | Room 009
Animal Welfare (Lecture, 5th Semester)
Prof. Dr. Steffi Wiedemann
Explore the definition of animal welfare, legal regulations, and criteria for evaluating livestock-friendliness. The course covers stress, pain, and welfare during housing, transport, and slaughter, alongside the basics of animal ethology.
Mondays, from September 29, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Building 08 | Ground Floor | Room 005
Basics of Biology and Agroecology I (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Koch
Learn the fundamentals of cell biology, genetics for breeding, and zoology. The course also introduces the principles of ecology and agroecology, covering topics like global matter cycles, population ecology, and the diversity of agroecosystems.
Tuesdays, from October 7, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Building 01 | Ground Floor | Room 005
Climate Change and Water Management (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Natalie Laibach
This module provides knowledge on the factors controlling climate, the water cycle, and sustainable water use. It covers topics from the Earth's energy budget and greenhouse gases to irrigation systems and water quality assessment tools like the water footprint.
Wednesdays, from October 1, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Building 10 | 03 | Room 004
Agricultural Chemistry (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Dr. Stefan Weber, Dr. Conor Watson
This course provides a foundation in general chemistry concepts, including chemical bonding, equilibrium, acids, and bases, with a focus on processes affecting soil nutrients. The lab component develops fundamental skills like titration and solution measurement.
Thursdays, from October 2, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Building 14 | 00 | Room 007
Crop Health I (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. habil. Jens Gebauer
Learn about the history of plant pathology, losses caused by pests and diseases, and the principles of integrated pest management. The course covers various types of pests and diseases, chemical and biological protection methods, and the role of plant breeding and biodiversity in crop health.
Thursdays, from October 9, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Building 05 | 02 | Room 027
Agricultural Engineering I and Energy Use in Agriculture (Lecture, 1st Semester)
Prof. Dr. Matthias Kleinke, Bernd-Theo Hetjens, M.Sc.
This course introduces the fundamentals of physics as applied to agricultural machinery and buildings. You will study the properties of engines, tractors, and tillage equipment, as well as renewable energy technologies and energy use in agriculture.
Fridays, from October 3, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 14 | 00 | Room 007
Animal Husbandry and Health (Lecture, 3rd Semester)
Prof. Dr. Steffi Wiedemann
Learn the basics of management, housing, and nutrition for different farm animal species in various systems. The course covers animal health, disease prevention, the immune system, and an introduction to animal breeding principles like quantitative genetics and breeding strategies.