Applied Chemistry bachelor degree programme

Are you interested in waste recycling or in developing new active agents in the pharmaceutical industry? As a graduate of our Applied Chemistry bachelor degree programme, you will be able to find groundbreaking solutions to problems facing society today.

For graduates, in-depth knowledge of chemistry is essential. But employers also expect expertise in process analysis and process management due to the wider application of networked IT systems. You can meet these expectations by becoming an expert in cutting-edge chemistry at IMC Krems.

The degree programme

IMC Krems’ Applied Chemistry bachelor degree programme is taught in English and is aligned with the requirements of today’s chemicals industry.

For instance, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on chemometrics – the application of statistical methods in the planning, development and selection of chemical processes and experiments – and the related IT-supported analysis of large volumes of data (big data analysis).

Both of these are becoming key aspects of quality assurance and online process optimisation.

The modelling of molecules and simulation of experiments using computer-aided techniques is also crucial for efficient drug design in the pharmaceuticals industry.

In addition, the innovative programme skilfully combines this with comprehensive training in chemistry as well as groundbreaking topics such as the use of renewable raw materials, and waste recycling and reuse.

By linking chemistry subjects with the study of computer-based methods, students acquire the competences for which industry demand will become stronger and stronger.

A particularly attractive option is that students with an excellent academic record (performance in examinations and other assessments) have the opportunity to receive a merit-based scholarship from Fachverband der chemischen Industrie. You’ll receive all the information you need about this on the programme.

Would you like to learn more about the degree programme? A podcast episode with our programme director Uwe Rinner and one of our students provides additional insights into the study programme.

Student stories

Applied chemistry

Interdisciplinary thinking is extremely important in the natural sciences. An approach that draws on knowledge from diverse fields is necessary to efficiently solve problems and find the answers to challenging problems.

When we designed this programme, we made sure that the content of individual subject areas was carefully integrated so that the links between different sub-disciplines are explicitly addressed and students develop an interdisciplinary mindset.

The basic subjects of chemistry are general, analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and biochemistry. Mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics and chemical process engineering are related disciplines that also play an important role in chemistry.

During the bachelor degree, you receive a solid grounding in all these fields, meaning you can specialise in an area that you find particularly interesting when you graduate.

Complex course content is reviewed together in the course of practical exercises which serve to highlight potential applications and place interdisciplinary knowledge in the foreground. Students work in small groups, which facilitates close contact between students and lecturers and ensures personal support.

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" The Applied Chemistry degree programme is a direct response to the changing skills profile of chemical industry professionals and satisfies the new requirements faced by the industry by means of practical training. We guarantee you a fixed workspace in the laboratories in each semester of this innovative degree. This enables us to integrate the content of different courses, which is key factor. You aren’t placed on any waiting lists or held back, and can graduate on schedule after six semesters. "
Programme director Uwe Rinner

A formula for success: theoretical knowledge + practical experience

The programme is built on three pillars.

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1. The basics
Semesters 1-4
At the beginning of the programme you do courses covering the basic subjects of chemistry and related disciplines. You receive a solid foundation in general, analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry.
You’ll also study mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics and chemical process engineering. The theoretical knowledge you acquire is consolidated in the course of practical exercises, and you receive hands-on training in the chemistry lab.
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2. Practical experience
Semester 5
You complete a 22-week internship in semester 5, giving you the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you have acquired in your lectures. We provide you with support before and during your internship: we’ll help you to select your placements and offer you special coaching sessions.
You can do your internship in Austria or abroad. Choose whether you want to gain experience of working at a university or in the chemicals industry – it’s up to you. IMC Krems has partnerships with internationally respected research institutes and prominent chemical companies, meaning that you can benefit from this well-established network.
The internship makes up the practical element of your bachelor paper and also helps many students on their way to building a subsequent career at their chosen research institute or a company.
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3. Electives
Semester 6
Towards the end of your degree you will study familiar topics in more depth and opt for one of the two electives: Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics or Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
The Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics elective covers the statistical analysis of measurements, multidimensional data analysis and experimental design. So you’re ideally prepared for solving problems related to product safety, and environmental, pharmaceutical, forensic and polymer analysis.
In the Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry elective, you acquire advanced skills in computer-aided simulation of reactions and chemical processes. This expertise is especially important in the pharmaceutical industry and essential for the production of fine chemicals.

Curriculum

What can you expect from your studies? The curriculum provides an overview.
Click on the individual courses for further information.

Course	SWS	ECTS
Applied Informatics for Chemists
Applied Informatics I
Applied Informatics I: Information Technology and Data Management	4	4
Applied Informatics I: Information Technology and Data Management Module: Applied Informatics I Root module: Applied Informatics for Chemists Semester: 1 Course code: APII1ILV* Contact hours per week: 4 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Fundamentals and history of computer science• Basics of the binary number system Operating systems Computer networks and IT security Software (most relevant open source and commercial applications) Working with the command line Working with a text editor IT infrastructure at IMC – Focus on working with Microsoft Office (web apps and installed applications) Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft OneDrive Usage of Microsoft Word to create scientific reports Usage of Microsoft Excel to organize and evaluate data (e.g., using Pivot tables and charts) Basics of statistics for chemists Basics of data organization Introduction to algorithms Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: explain the basics of computer architecture and computer networks, identify the most important IT security risks, use Microsoft Excel and Word to analyses and report scientific data, perform simple statistical evaluations using IT tools, apply command line tools to work on text files, carry out simple operations using binary numbers.
General and Inorganic Chemistry
Chemical Calculations - Stochiometry	2	3
Chemical Calculations - Stochiometry Module: General and Inorganic Chemistry Root module: General and Inorganic Chemistry Semester: 1 Course code: CCS1ILV Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Formulas, empirical formulas, composition of chemical compounds· Chemical reactions, yield, mass balance and calculations with limiting reagents· Concentrations, dilutions, calculations using gas laws and volumentric calculations· Thermochemical and kinetic calculations· Acids and bases and pH calculations· Chemical equilibrium (pH, solubility, reactions in gas phase, stability of coordination compounds) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· apply specific chemical formulas (empirical formulas) and determine the composition of chemical compounds,· balance chemical equations and use such equations to perform stoichiometric calculation, taking limiting reagents into consideration,· calculate concentrations for solutions and gases and carry out volumetric caclulations, · carry out thermochemical and kinetic calculations,· formulate equations for the chemical equilibrium of reactions,· perform caclulations of pH value, solubility products, gas phase reactions and similar processes.
Mathematics for Chemists
Applied Mathematics I
Applied Mathematics I	4	6
Applied Mathematics I Module: Applied Mathematics I Root module: Mathematics for Chemists Semester: 1 Course code: B_AMI1ILV* Contact hours per week: 4 ECTS: 6 Course Content: The course is organised in a total of 4 blocks of equal length (1 contact hour each). These 4 blocks are organised with the following content:· Numbers, Conversions, Principles of Algebra and Basic Equations· Advanced Equations and Basic Function Types· Differentials, Derivatives and Applications· Advanced Calculus: Complex numbers, Trigonometric equations and further applications of derivatives Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· analyse and evaluate basic algebraic terms and solve the arising problems,· recognise diffetent types of functions and apply knowledge to describe them with mathematical terms,· carry out functions with specific properties, apply trigonometric functions to be able to solve the equations accordingly,· analyse and evaluate complex numbers,· identify specific problems in differential calculus,· carry out specific mathematical caclulations accordingly.
Physics for Chemists
Physics I
Physics for Chemists I - Theory	3	4
Physics for Chemists I - Theory Module: Physics I Root module: Physics for Chemists Semester: 1 Course code: B_PFCIT1VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Basic concepts of physics and fundamental physical principals· Measurement and measurement uncertainty· SI-System - fundamtental parameters of physics· Mechanics, forces, energy and work· Periodic movements, circular motion and oscillation Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· describe fundamental physical concepts and physical values,· explain basic physical measurements and measurement uncertainty,· describe the SI-system and fundamental parameters of physics, illustrate the basics of mechanics, forces, energy and work,· apply the the physical laws of periodic movements, circular motion and oscillation in calculations to (mathematically) solve practical problems.
Physics for Chemists I - Laboratory	2	2
Physics for Chemists I - Laboratory Module: Physics I Root module: Physics for Chemists Semester: 1 Course code: B_PFCIL1LB Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Fundamental physical values· Mechanics, forces, energy and work· Electrostatics, electrical fields, potential, dipoles and field strength, electrical circuits· Periodic motion and basic principles of wave theory· Properties of light, interference, diffraction and coherence Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· record and interpret results of measurements, estimate errors in the results generated and write reports,· perform simple, yet fundamental physical experiments, e.g. related to mechanics, optics and electricity,· analyse and discuss the outcome and results of measurements orally or /or in written form (laboratory protocols and reports) individually or as part of a small team,· describe specific physical processes on the basis of experiments.
Inorganic Chemistry
General and Inorganic Chemistry
General and Inorganic Chemistry - Theory	5	7
General and Inorganic Chemistry - Theory Module: General and Inorganic Chemistry Root module: Inorganic Chemistry Semester: 1 Course code: GCT1VO Contact hours per week: 5 ECTS: 7 Course Content: Types of matter, separation methods, numbers and names in chemistry· Components of matter: atoms and chemical bonding· Reversible reactions - equilibrium - energy changes in chemical reactions· Types of reactions: precipitation/acids and bases/redox/donors and acceptors· Chemistry of the environment· Carbon and silicon in inorganic chemistry· Basics of organic chemistry Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· reproduce and describe chemical processes concerning stoichiometry and energy in chemical processes,· analyse and evaluate the relationship between scientific / chemical phenomena and their mathematical description,· apply the correct taxonomy and wording to describe the conditions of chemical processes and the chemical processes themself.
General and Inorganic Chemistry - Laboratory	4	4
General and Inorganic Chemistry - Laboratory Module: General and Inorganic Chemistry Root module: Inorganic Chemistry Semester: 1 Course code: GCL1LB Contact hours per week: 4 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Familiarisation with the laboratory, laboratory equipment, safety rules and working techniques· Standard methods for the separation of mixtures and the purification of products (for example extraction, distillation, recrystallisation, chromatography)· Precipitation reactions and reactions in aqueous solutions· Thermochemical mesaurements of heat capacities and reaction heats at constant pressure (calorimetry)· Electrochemical measurements (conducitivity, potentiometry, coulometry) to determine the Faraday-constant, acid constants, solubility products, molar conductivities)· Volumetric measurements (for example acid-base titrations· Measure of visocosities Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· analyse and evaluate specific lab results and their mathematical description,· apply general lab skills and lab techniques in measuring physico-chemical quantities,· write lab protocols, lab reports and similar documents.

Course	SWS	ECTS
Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry I
Analytical Chemistry I: Basic Principles and Qualitative Analysis - Theory	2	3
Analytical Chemistry I: Basic Principles and Qualitative Analysis - Theory Module: Analytical Chemistry I Root module: Analytical Chemistry Semester: 2 Course code: ACIT2VO Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Basic principles and concepts of analytical chemistry; overview of analytical methods· Overview of analytical tools, such as measuring devices; discussion of precision and calibration· Sample collection and sample preparation, including sampling plans and digestion methods· Principles of classical qualitative analysis (inorganic analysis)· Precipitation reactionsof ions as well as formation of coordinative compounds· Basic concepts of qualitative analysis of organic compounds (reactions of functional groups)· Basic concepts and methods of quantitative analysis (for example volumentric analysis, gravimetric analysis, photometric analysis) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· describe basic principles of analytical chemistry, including sample collection, sampling plans, and digestion methods,· describe protocols used to qualitatively analyse inorganic compounds and outline separation pathways, along with characteristic reactions of inorganic compound,· illustrate and describe the most important reactions for the qualitative analyis of organic compounds (reactions of functional groups),· explain the concepts of simple quantitative analytic methods (for example volumentric analysis, gravimetric analysis, photometric analysis) and perform calculations for these methods.
Analytical Chemistry I: Basic Principles and Qualitative Analysis - Laboratory	4	4
Analytical Chemistry I: Basic Principles and Qualitative Analysis - Laboratory Module: Analytical Chemistry I Root module: Analytical Chemistry Semester: 2 Course code: ACIL2LB Contact hours per week: 4 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Familiarisation with analytical devices, instruments and reactions· Reactions of ions and inorganic compounds as well as standard reactions of organic compounds (various functional groups)· Digestion methods, sample preparation, serial dilution · Selected quantitative methods (such as volumetric, gravimetric or photometric analysis) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· describe basic principles of analytical chemistry, including sample collection, sampling plans, and digestion methods,· describe protocols used to qualitatively analyse inorganic compounds and outline separation pathways, along with characteristic reactions of inorganic compound,· outline and describe the most important reactions for the qualitative analyis of organic compounds (reactions of functional groups),· explain the concepts of simple quantitative analytic methods (for example volumentric analysis, gravimetric analysis, photometric analysis) and perform calculations for these methods,· carry out analyses of inorganic compounds in the laboratory,· write protocols, lab report and similar documents, either individually or in small groups to deepen the understanding of practical procedures.
Applied Informatics for Chemists
Applied Informatics II
Applied Informatics II: Chemistry-Related Applications	2	2
Applied Informatics II: Chemistry-Related Applications Module: Applied Informatics II Root module: Applied Informatics for Chemists Semester: 2 Course code: APIII2ILV* Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Fundamentals of databases with a focus on relational database models and SQL Properties of small organic molecules (e.g., connectivity, types of bonds, bonding angles) Using various descriptors of chemical compounds (e.g., PubChemID or CAS) File formats used to represent properties of small organic molecules Line-notation (text) for molecules and their usage in chemical databases (e.g., SMILES and InChI) Visualization of small organic molecules and biomolecules (e.g., proteins) using contemporary molecular visualization software Preparing schemes containing organic molecules, chemical reactions, and reaction mechanisms to use in scientific reports Overview of chemistry literature; chemistry-related journals and e-books Using online databases to research chemical databases for literature and chemical compounds Using reference managers to efficiently organize and cite literature in scientific reports Other specialized software utilizing databases (e.g., electronic laboratory notebooks) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: use chemical visualization software (e.g., MarvinSketch) to represent organic compounds and reactions graphically and use as schemes in scientific reports, summarize the basics of relational databases and exemplify with SQL commands, use a reference manager to support the preparation of scientific reports, identify chemical literature, compare different molecular structure descriptors (e.g., CAS, SMILES), use different molecular structure descriptors (e.g., CAS, SMILES), implement command line programs to convert text-based molecular descriptors and prepare 3D models of chemical compounds, apply GUI programs to work with 3D models of chemical compounds and evaluate their properties.
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry - Theory	3	4
Physical Chemistry - Theory Module: Physical Chemistry Root module: Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Semester: 2 Course code: PHCT2ILV Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Thermochemistry of gases· The Laws of Thermodynamics and their combination to explain thermodynamical equilibrium· Phases and phase-diagrams· Kinetics: reaction order, differential and integrated rate laws, reaction mechanism, activation energy and catalysis· Electrochemical potentials, galvanic elements, electrolyis, conductivity of solutions and basic electrokinetic phenomena· Basics of surface phenomena and viscosity of fluids Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· identify the conditions of thermodynamical and kinetic processes,· express physicochemical properties in mathematical terms,· calculate physical properties,· apply the correct taxonomy and wording to describe the conditions of physicochemical processes.
Physical Chemistry - Laboratory	2	2
Physical Chemistry - Laboratory Module: Physical Chemistry Root module: Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Semester: 2 Course code: PHCL2LB Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Analytic methods to find equilibrium constants (classical titration, potentiometric titration)· Kinetic measurements (variation of initial concentrations and rates, quenching, online-measure) to find rate laws and rate constants· Thermochemical mesaurements of heat capacities and reaction heats at constant pressure· analyse and document measurments of thermochemical, electrochemical, and kinetic data· Electrochemical measurements (conducitivity, potentiometry, coulometry) to determine different constants, solubility products, molar conductivities· Visocosities of solutions or pure compounds Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· analyse and evaluate specific lab results in the field of physical chemistry and their mathematical description,· apply general lab skills and lab techniques in measuring physico-chemical quantities,· design experimental settings and solve specific physiochemical questions.
General and Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry I
Inorganic and Applied Inorganic Chemistry I	3	4
Inorganic and Applied Inorganic Chemistry I Module: Inorganic Chemistry I Root module: General and Inorganic Chemistry Semester: 2 Course code: IAICI2VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: History of chemistry with emphasis on inorganic chemistry The Periodic Table of elements and overview of periodic properties Overview of the chemistry of main group elements (isolation, reactivity, properties), along with the laboratory and industrial scale production of elements and compounds· Important industrial processes for the production of inorganic compounds (derived from main group elements) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· describe the key properties of chemical elements (emphasis on main group elements) and predict additional properties based on their position in the Periodic Table of Elements, · outline the use of main group elements as well as their most important compounds and explain how these compounds can be made in the laboratory,· describe important inorganic and industrial processes (also mathematically) for the production and modification of compounds derived from main group elements.
Mathematics for Chemists
Applied Mathematics II
Applied Mathematics II	3	3
Applied Mathematics II Module: Applied Mathematics II Root module: Mathematics for Chemists Semester: 2 Course code: AMII2ILV* Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 3 Course Content: The course is organised in a total of 3 blocks of equal length (1 contact hour each). These 3 blocks are organised with the following content:· Vectors and matrix calculation and advanced calculus· Integral calculus· Differential equations and their application in natural sciences Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· perform calculations and standard operation with vectors and carry out matrix calculations,· provide solutions for integrals and apply integral calculations to scientific questions,· perform calculations with differential equations and apply these to scientific questions.
Physics for Chemists
Physics II
Physics for Chemists II	2	3
Physics for Chemists II Module: Physics II Root module: Physics for Chemists Semester: 2 Course code: PFCII2VO Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Basic concepts of physics and fundamental physical principals· Electricity - electrostatics· Electricity - electrodynamics· Optics· Basics of quantum mechanics· Basics of thermodynamics Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· describe the fundamentals of physics and the most important physical values,· illustrate the basics of electrodynamics and electrostatics,· apply optical phenomena and their application for chemical investigations,· describe the basics of mechanics, forces, energy and work,· describe the basic laws of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics.
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I	4	5
Organic Chemistry I Module: Organic Chemistry I Root module: Organic Chemistry Semester: 2 Course code: OCI2VO Contact hours per week: 4 ECTS: 5 Course Content: History of organic chemistry· Representation styles of organic compounds· Overview of reactions common in organic chemistry· Systematic naming of functional groups, organic molecules and allocation of physical and chemical properties· Conformational analysis of acylic and cyclic organic compounds· Isomerism and stereochemistry · Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons; reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes· Alcohols, ethers, halides, related functional groups and aromatic compounds and reactions of these compounds· Substitution and elimination· Organometallic compounds and their reactions· Carbonyl compounds and their reactions (addition reactions, condensation reactions, alkylation reactions) Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:· identify functional groups, name organic compounds and graphically describe and draw organic compounds using various representation styles, analyse the relationship between structures/functional groups and physical and chemical properties,· evaluate the relationship between structures/functional groups and physical and chemical properties,· apply the correct taxonomy to describe stereochemical properties of organic molecules,· apply general mechanisms to describe the reactions and properties of organic molecules and functional groups,· design syntheses of simple organic compounds using reactions outlined in class.

Course	SWS	ECTS
Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry II
Analytical Chemistry II: Quantitative Analytical Methods - Theory	2	3
Analytical Chemistry II: Quantitative Analytical Methods - Theory Module: Analytical Chemistry II Root module: Analytical Chemistry Semester: 3 Course code: ACIIT3VO Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Experimental aspects of quantitative analytical chemistry (working with balances, burets, volumetric flasks, and pipets; quality and calibration of volumetric glassware) Significant figures, experimental error, propagation of error, and statistics (e.g., confidence intervals) Preparation of solutions (filtration, drying, dilution)• (Certified) reference materials, (handling of) primary standards Revision of relevant equilibrium reactions (e.g., acid-base, solubility, complex-formation) Use of Microsoft Excel for quantitative analytical chemistry Acid-base titrations Complexometric titrations Precipitation titrations Fundamental principles and analytical applications of electrochemistry (potentiometry, coulometry, ion-selective electrodes, Karl-Fischer titration) Revision of quantitation using UV/VIS photometry Basics of chromatographic separations Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: derive the accuracy of working with volumetric glassware applying the concepts of significant figures and propagation of error, summarize required steps to prepare solutions suitable for quantitative analysis, apply different titration methods quantitative analysis (e.g., acid-base, precipitation, complex formation with EDTA), classify electrochemical methods used for analytical purposes and explain their fields of application, explain the principles of UV/VIS spectroscopy used for quantitative analytics, recognize basic properties of chromatographic separations.
Analytical Chemistry II: Quantitative Analytical Methods - Laboratory	3	3
Analytical Chemistry II: Quantitative Analytical Methods - Laboratory Module: Analytical Chemistry II Root module: Analytical Chemistry Semester: 3 Course code: ACIIL3LB Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Perform wet-chemical quantitative analytical methods independently Preparation of titrants and determination of their concentration using primary standards Apply different reaction types for titration analysis (acid-base, precipitation, complex formation) Perform different titration methods (e.g., direct titration, back titration) Use different indication methods (color-indicator, pH meter, conductivity measurements) Evaluate the precision of analytical results Quantitatively evaluate UV/VIS spectra Simple applications of chromatography Reporting of experimental results Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: carry out titration procedures using volumetric glassware independently and evaluate the results using simple statistical methods, prepare solutions and determine the concentration of their primary species (titrants), use simple analytical instruments to determine concentrations of relevant analytes (e.g., pH meter, conductometer, photometer), summarize and analyse experimental data in laboratory reports, perform simple chromatographic experiments.
Applied Informatics for Chemists
Applied Informatics III
Applied Informatics III: Introduction to Programming	1	2
Applied Informatics III: Introduction to Programming Module: Applied Informatics III Root module: Applied Informatics for Chemists Semester: 3 Course code: AIIII3ILV* Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Fundamentals of computer programming Basic usage of scripting languages with demonstrated business use for chemical applications (e.g., Python, Microsoft Office Scripts, Visual Basic for Applications). Implementation simple algorithms for chemical problems (e.g., iterative methods to accurately compute the pH value). Automated preparation of graphics from data. Use of microcontrollers or single-board computers with simple sensors (e.g., temperature, pH) to automatically record and store data. Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to: illustrate the use of programming languages for applications in chemistry and compare their fundamental features, implement simple algorithms that solve chemical questions efficiently, identify typical data types and methods used in scripting languages, explain single board computers and microcontrollers and their properties, perform simple graphical evaluations from data using a script.
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II - Theory	3	5
Organic Chemistry II - Theory Module: Organic Chemistry II Root module: Organic Chemistry Semester: 3 Course code: OCIIT3VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 5 Course Content: Reactions of carbonyl compounds (addition, alkylation, condensation reactions)· Carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives and characteristic reactions and properties of these compounds· Amines and their reactions; basicity of amines· Aromatic compounds and their reactions; heteroaromatic compounds· Pericyclic reactions (cycloaddition reactions, electrocyclic reactions, sigmatropic rearrangements)· Fragmentation reactions· Protecting group concept· Retrosynthetic analysis and synthesis planning· Natural products (amino acids, heterocycles, carbohydrates) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· identify functional groups, name organic compounds (including representatives of the most important classes of natural products) and graphically describe and draw organic compounds,· analyse the relationship between structures/functional groups and physical and chemical properties,· apply the correct taxonomy to describe stereochemical properties as well as reactivity of organic molecules,· apply general mechanisms to describe the reactions and properties of organic molecules and functional groups,· design syntheses of simple organic compounds using reactions outlined in class,· categorise members of the most important classes of natural products and explain reactivity and property of these compounds.
Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory	6	6
Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory Module: Organic Chemistry II Root module: Organic Chemistry Semester: 3 Course code: OCIIL3LB Contact hours per week: 6 ECTS: 6 Course Content: Standard laboratory techniques for the safe handling of organic compounds· Assembling of chemical reaction apparatus as required for organic reactions· Planning of organic reactions, performing standard reactions including the isolation and purification of reaction products· Monitoring reactions and evaluationg reaction prgress by standard analytical methods· Analysing and characterising reaction products, reactants and starting materials· Reporting, presentation and discussion of experimental results, documenting experimental work Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· carry out reactions and transformations using standard techniques in organic chemistry in the laboratory, · use standard techniques and analytical methods for monitoring the progress of organic reactions, use techniques for the isoaltion and characterisation of products, starting materials and reactants from reaction mixtures, discuss the outcome and results orally or /or in written form (laboratory protocols and reports) individually or as part of a small team, design synthetic plans to carry out syntheses based on literature research.
Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry II
Inorganic and Applied Inorganic Chemistry II	3	3
Inorganic and Applied Inorganic Chemistry II Module: Inorganic Chemistry II Root module: Inorganic Chemistry Semester: 3 Course code: IAICII3VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 3 Course Content: coordination compounds, along with their electronic and chemical properties as well as their application · The Periodic Table of elements and overview of periodic properties· Overview of the chemistry oftransition metals (isolation, reactivity, properties), along with the laboratory and industrial scale production of elements and compounds· Important industrial processes for the production of inorganic compounds with emphasis on transition metals and their compounds Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:· describe the key properties of chemical elements (emphasis on transition metals) and predict additional properties based on their position in the Periodic Table of Elements,· illustrate the use of transition metalss as well as their most important compounds and explain how these compounds can be made in the laboratory,· describe important industrial processes for the production and modification of compounds derived from transition metals.
Scientific Methods and Tools
Scientific Methods and Tools I
Scientific Skills and Writing	2	2
Scientific Skills and Writing Module: Scientific Methods and Tools I Root module: Scientific Methods and Tools Semester: 3 Course code: SSW3ILV Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application documents· Scientific essays, reports and papers and posters· Scientific Literature and Literature search · Funding agencies and research proposals· Project planning and organisation Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:· write and prepare representative CVs, and application documents,· perform scientific essays, posters or reports,· summarise and differentiate information for presentation for an international or intercultural environment,· present scientific results and findings to colleagues, the scientific community and the public (for example as poster or short oral presentation),· correctly apply citation rules,· carry out a project plan and present the results of the planning in the form of a report.
Chemometrics and Data Management
Chemometrics and Data Management: Applied Statistics and Advanced Methods	2	2
Chemometrics and Data Management: Applied Statistics and Advanced Methods Module: Chemometrics and Data Management Root module: Chemometrics and Data Management Semester: 3 Course code: CDMT3ILV* Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Fundamentals of statistics and chemometrics Calculation of mean, median, standard deviation, variance, and confidence intervals Distribution of data (e.g., normal distribution) Statistical tests (t-test, F-test, ANOVA, and non-parametric equivalents) Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:• explain various distributions of data, summarize data using fundamental statistical descriptors, perform statistical tests (e.g., t-test) with a focus on univariate data.
Spectroscopic Methods and Structure Elucidation
Spectroscopic Methods and Structure Elucidation	3	4
Spectroscopic Methods and Structure Elucidation Module: Spectroscopic Methods and Structure Elucidation Root module: Spectroscopic Methods and Structure Elucidation Semester: 3 Course code: SMSE3ILV Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Overview of modern spectroscopic methods used in organic chemistry for structural elucidation. Mass spectrometry (MS) IR spectroscopy (IR) UV/VIS spectroscopy Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) – 1H, 13C and basics of 2D NMR spectroscopy Overview of spectroscopic methods for online monitoring of chemical reactions and processes Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to: explain the operational principles (physical principles) of spectroscopic methods, differentiate spectroscopic methods for structural elucidation according to their suitability for certain tasks, deconstruct the structure of a compound from provided spectra by combining orthogonal data.

Course	SWS	ECTS
Inorganic Chemistry
Material Sciences
Industrial Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Polymers and Material Sciences	3	4
Industrial Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Polymers and Material Sciences Module: Material Sciences Root module: Inorganic Chemistry Semester: 4 Course code: IOPC4VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Overview of the chemical industry (emphasis in Austria and Europe)· Industrial processes and theproduction and modification of a vairiety of important products (mainly organic) and fine chemicals (for example crude oil and oil refinery, aromatic compounds, explosives, fertilizers, dyes, detergents, pharmaceutical products)· Polymers, including production, properties, analytic questions, applications· Novel materials and their properties· Ecological, economic and societal aspects of industrial processes Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:· provide an overview of products and the role of the chemical industry (with emphasis on Austria and Europe),· describe process used for the production of the most important products of the chemical industry, includig novel materials,· describe methods used to produce polymers and outline different important polymers, along with properties, possible applications,· carry out protocols typically used in the analysis and characterization of polymers and · critically discuss ecological aspects important in the production of industrial materials and their application.
Physical Chemistry - Advanced
Advanced Physcial Chemistry
Advanced Physcial Chemistry	3	4
Advanced Physcial Chemistry Module: Advanced Physcial Chemistry Root module: Physical Chemistry - Advanced Semester: 4 Course code: APHC4VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Nucleus and shell of atoms (radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion; Schrödinger Equation)· Sophisticated models of covalent bonding (VB-, MO-, VSEPR-, and LF-theory).· Symmetry and group theory explaining stereochemistry and other important properties of matter.· Interaction of various types of electromagnetic radiation with matter (light, X-rays, radio waves (NMR)) based on rotational, vibrational and elecrton exciting absorption.· Phenomena in the solid state (types of lattices, X-ray diffraction) Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:· correctly reproduce and explain theoretical basic topics of quantum mechanics that play an important role for the components of matter and radiation phenomena,· correctly reproduce and explain the behavoiur of solid phases,· explain the relationship between chemical bonding and properties of matter using sophisticated models,· analyse the relationship between chemical bonding and properties of matter using sophisticated models,· evaluate the importance of symmetry of molecules for the behaviour of matter.
Biochemistry and Bioanalytics
Biochemistry and Bioanalytics - Theory
Biochemistry - Theory	3	4
Biochemistry - Theory Module: Biochemistry and Bioanalytics - Theory Root module: Biochemistry and Bioanalytics Semester: 4 Course code: BCT4VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Basic aspects of biological systems and biochemistry· Amino acids and proteins (properties, struture and function)· Enzymes and enzyme kinetics· Nucleotides and nucleic acids; RNA and DNA· carbohydrates· lipids, fats and biological membranes· Primary metabolism (for example glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, citric acid cyle, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis)· fatty acid metabolism· amino acid metabolism and nucleotide metabolism Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· explain fundamental aspects and principles of biochemistry and living systems,· explain the structural features and principles of the most important biomolecules, along with their chemical and biochemical properties and their function in biological systems,· desribe and outline the most important pathways of the primary metabolism,· explain the mechanisms of enzymes and enzymatic reactions including in terms of kinetics.
Bioanalytics - Theory	1	1
Bioanalytics - Theory Module: Biochemistry and Bioanalytics - Theory Root module: Biochemistry and Bioanalytics Semester: 4 Course code: BAT4VO Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 1 Course Content: Analytical and bioanalytical methods (for example spectroscopic methods, gel chromatography and electrophoretic methods) · Theoretical discussion of methods and instruments used in the biochemical laboratory· Interpretation of data obtained in biochemical laboratories Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· explain the most important working techniques used in the biochemical laboratory,· discuss and explain bioanalytical methods such as spectroscopic methodss, chromatographic methods, electrophoresis for the characterisation and quantification of biologial samples,· illustrate methods used in the isolation of biomolecules,· evaluate data obtained in biochemical experiments.
Biochemistry and Bioanalytics - Laboratory	3	3
Biochemistry and Bioanalytics - Laboratory Module: Biochemistry and Bioanalytics Root module: Biochemistry and Bioanalytics Semester: 4 Course code: BCBAL4LB Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Biochemical equipment, instruments and working techniques· Electrophoretic methods, spectroscopic metds suitable for the isolation and analysis of biomolecules· Kinetic measurements· interpretation, discussion and reporting of results obtained in the biochemical laboratory Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· apply standard procedures and protocols used in the isolation, purification and characterisation of biomolecules,· carry out experiments to determine enzyme kinetics, analyse and discuss data obtained in biochemical experiments.
Toxicological and Environmental Aspects
Sustainability in the Chemical Industry
Current Issues I: Green Chemistry, Renewables and Sustainable Methods in the Chemical Industry	1	1
Current Issues I: Green Chemistry, Renewables and Sustainable Methods in the Chemical Industry Module: Sustainability in the Chemical Industry Root module: Toxicological and Environmental Aspects Semester: 4 Course code: CIIGC4ILV Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 1 Course Content: Principles of Green Chemistry and sustanibility in industry· Application of renewable materials in industry· Examples of sustaniable processes in the industry· Recycling and evaluation of processes in respect to ecological questions· Importance of Green Chemistry and ecological process to societies around the world Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:· summarize and explain concepts of Green Chemistry,· illustrate the importance of using renewable materials in industrial processes and provide examples of applications of these materials,· discuss examples of sustainable process and compare them to traditional protocols,· illustrate the importance of Green Chemistry and ecological processes to different cultures and societies,· provide examples of recycling protocols used in industry.
Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry
Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry I
Quality Control, GMP and GLP	1	1
Quality Control, GMP and GLP Module: Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry I Root module: Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry Semester: 4 Course code: QCGG4VO Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 1 Course Content: Fundamentals of quality managment in the industry and research· Overview of regulations and quality managment documents and quality managment cycle· International/national norms and guidelines· Instruments of quality control, standard operating procedures (SOPs) Course outcome: At the end of this module students are able to:· explain the basic principles of quality management,· illustrate main components of a standard operating procedure (SOP),· perform a risk analysis,· write standard operating procedures (SOPs) for simple procedures.
Chemical Engineering and Process Control
Chemical Engineering and Process Design	3	4
Chemical Engineering and Process Design Module: Chemical Engineering and Process Control Root module: Chemical Engineering and Process Control Semester: 4 Course code: CEPD4ILV Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Fundamental of fluid statics and dynamics Fundamentals of mass and heat transfer· Reaction kinetics of production-scale chemical processes· Sustainability and economic viability of chemical processes· Reactor types and components and devises for chemical processes· Fundamentals of process control systems· Scale-up from laboratory scale to production scale Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· perform calculations for basic problems of fluid statics and dynamics,· perform calculations for basic problems of mass and heat transfer,· perform calculations of scale models and process specifications,· perform calculations of configurations of plants: rheological properties, mass and heat transfer,· describe component and devises and analytical tools used in process control,· illustrate the basics of reactor types and explain their reaction kinetics,· evaluate specific systems used for plant mangment,· illustrate the basics of sustainibilty and econimic viability of chemical processes.
Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry III
Analytical Chemistry III: Instrumental Analysis - Theory	3	4
Analytical Chemistry III: Instrumental Analysis - Theory Module: Analytical Chemistry III Root module: Analytical Chemistry Semester: 4 Course code: ACIIIT4VO Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Chromatographic theory Chromatographic methods (e.g., GC - gas chromatography, IC - ion chromatography, HPLC - high performance liquid chromatography) Mass spectrometry (MS) and coupled systems (HPLC-MS and GC-MS) Optical atomic spectroscopy (e.g., OES, AAS, ICP) Infrared und UV/VIS spectroscopy in analytical chemistry X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (Industrial) applications of instrumental analytical methods Sample preparation methods (e.g., solid-phase-extraction) Analytical method development and validation Analytical instrument calibration and qualification Quantification methods (external standard, internal standard, standard addition) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: identify the theoretical principles behind instrumental analytical procedures and outline potential applications for specific analytical methods, categorize instrumental analytical methods, their objectives, and their working principles, compare various quantification methods, differentiate relevant properties of quantitative analytical methods, interpret and evaluate chromatograms and derive their relevant properties, summarize analytical workflows that includes sampling, sample preparation, instrumental analysis, and reporting of results, classify important devices for instrumental analysis and explain their functions and define their (areas of) applications.
Analytical Chemistry III: Instrumental Analysis - Laboratory	3	4
Analytical Chemistry III: Instrumental Analysis - Laboratory Module: Analytical Chemistry III Root module: Analytical Chemistry Semester: 4 Course code: ACIIIL4LB Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Working with modern analytical instruments in small groups. Working with modern chromatography data systems (CDS) to acquire and process chromatographic data. Various analytical methods are available on a rotational basis (e.g., UV/VIS spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, IC, flame emission photometry, …). Application of theoretical concepts to practical questions. Good documentation of experimental laboratory work according to simple analytical procedures. Summarize experimental results in laboratory reports. Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: compare different quantification methods for similar tasks and outline the advantages and disadvantages for every method, evaluate chromatographic data for different objectives (method development, quantification, …), summarize experimental data in laboratory reports, organize required information and equipment to work on predefined tasks independently.

Course	SWS	ECTS
Practical Training Semester
Practical Training (22 weeks à 30 hours)	0	28
Practical Training (22 weeks à 30 hours) Module: Practical Training Semester Root module: Practical Training Semester Semester: 5 Course code: PT5BOPR Contact hours per week: 0 ECTS: 28 Course Content: The practical training semester is spent in a company or research institution in the field of chemistry and students learn to know the daily work life in these institutions. Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to work in the professional field of chemistry.
Practical Training Coaching Seminar	1	2
Practical Training Coaching Seminar Module: Practical Training Semester Root module: Practical Training Semester Semester: 5 Course code: PTCS5SE Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Writing research outlines and planning research work / scientific work Discussion of research results Preparation of research reports and presenting scientific findings (orally and in written form) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: write research outlines, plan research activities, discuss research results and project outcomesusing scientifically correct language and taxonomy, presenting research results and preoject findings to the scientific community in written and oral form.

Course	SWS	ECTS
Elective 1: Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics
Multivariate Data Analysis (MVDA) and Design of Experiments (DoE)	2	3
Multivariate Data Analysis (MVDA) and Design of Experiments (DoE) Module: Elective 1: Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics Root module: Elective 1: Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics Semester: 6 Course code: S1_MVDAM6ILV Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Fundamentals of Design of experiments (DoE)• Revision of basic statistical methods (requirements for DoE) Application of full-factorial designs to understand and improve chemical processes Application of DoE for robustness testing of analytical methods Basics of total quality management (TQM) Fundamentals of multivariate data analysis (MVDA) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: identify designed experiments and summarize the basics of Design of Experiment (DoE) and its applications in chemistry, construct simple experimental designs (e.g., full-factorial models with 3 factors) and derive an experimental plan, carry out the evaluation of factorial models by constructing a multiple linear regression model using suitable software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Python, dedicated statistics software), evaluate the results of experiments with multiple variables utilizing statistical models, explain the basics and objectives of multivariate data analysis (e.g., PCA), perform MVDA on datasets using software.
Data Mining and Visualisation	2	2
Data Mining and Visualisation Module: Elective 1: Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics Root module: Elective 1: Instrumental Analysis and Chemometrics Semester: 6 Course code: S1_DMV6ILV Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Introduction to Data Mining as a method to discover knowledge from large datasets Using computer programs to work efficiently with large datasets (e.g., data preprocessing and transformation in Microsoft Excel, Python modules for data science, organization of data in relational databases) Using various data mining methods (e.g., decision trees, clustering, classification) Evaluation of mined data to search for previously unknown patterns. Introduction to machine learning algorithms Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: transpose and evaluate large data sets using computer programs categorize different methods of data mining and machine learning deconstruct data and re-organize it for graphical evaluation
Elective 2: Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Organic Chemistry Theory - Heterocycles and Molecules of Life	2	3
Advanced Organic Chemistry Theory - Heterocycles and Molecules of Life Module: Elective 2: Advanced Organic Chemistry Root module: Elective 2: Advanced Organic Chemistry Semester: 6 Course code: S2_AOCT6VO Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Heterocycles (aromatic and aliphatic), carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, and other important biomolecules· Concept of protecting groups· Enzymes in organic chemistry· metal-catalyzed reactions· synthesis planning· stereoselectivity in organic reactions Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· analyse the relationship between structures/functional groups and physical and chemical properties,· apply the correct taxonomy to describe stereochemical properties of organic molecules,· apply general mechanisms to describe the reactions and properties of organic molecules and functional groups, including heterocycles, carbohydrates and other important biomolecules,· describe the use of enzymes in organic chemistry andmetal-catalyzed reactions,· design syntheses of simple organic compounds using reactions outlined in class, also using the concept of proteing groups,· illustrate the stereochemical outline of reactions in organic chemistry.
Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory - Method Development	3	3
Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory - Method Development Module: Elective 2: Advanced Organic Chemistry Root module: Elective 2: Advanced Organic Chemistry Semester: 6 Course code: S2_AOCL6LB Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Standard laboratory techniques for the safe handling of organic compounds· Assembling of chemical reaction apparatus as required for organic reactions, including reactions under protective atmoshere and low temperature· Planning of organic reactions, performing standard reactions including the isolation and purification of reaction products· Monitoring reactions and evaluationg reaction prgress by standard analytical methods· Analysing and characterising reaction products, reactants and starting materials· Reporting, presentation and discussion of experimental results, documenting experimental work Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· carry out reactions and transformations using standard techniques in organic chemistry in the laboratory,· use standard techniques and analytical methods for monitoring the progress of organic reactions,· use techniques for the isoaltion and characterisation of products, starting materials and reactants from reaction mixtures,· analyse and discuss the outcome and results orally or /or in written form (laboratory protocols and reports) individually or as part of a small team,· design synthetic plans to carry out syntheses based on literature research.
Toxicological and Environmental Aspects
Toxicology and Aspects of Ecology
Toxicology and Aspects of Ecology	2	3
Toxicology and Aspects of Ecology Module: Toxicology and Aspects of Ecology Root module: Toxicological and Environmental Aspects Semester: 6 Course code: TOX6ILV Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Classification of toxic materials and various chemical and biological mechanisms of action of toxins· Toxicology of various classes of substances (for example metals, organic materials, bilogical materials, radioactive substances)· Handling toxins (principally workplace safety)· Ecosystems, biospheres and ecology· Natural and man-made emissions of pollutants Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· explain various mechanisms of action of toxins (based on their chemical struxture) in living organisms and the ecosystem,· classify chemical compounds in terms of thir potential as hazardeaous material (for living organisms and the ecosystem),· evaluate chemical compounds in terms of thir potential as hazardeaous material (for living organisms and the ecosystem),· perform protocols for effective workplace safety,· explain and discuss the concepts and basic terms ecosystem, biosphere and ecology,· identify natural and man-made emissions of pollutants and their long-term effects.
Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry
Regulatory Affairs and Industrial Quality Management
Regulatory Affairs and Principles of Quality Assurance	1	2
Regulatory Affairs and Principles of Quality Assurance Module: Regulatory Affairs and Industrial Quality Management Root module: Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry Semester: 6 Course code: RAPQA6VO Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Quality management system· Project planning· Chemical regulations and chemicals act· Basic concepts of patent laws Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· explain the basic principles of quality management systems,· perform basic quality management plans on the basis of given tasks,· analyse and evaluate basic quality management plans on the basis of given tasks,· evaluate basic quality management plans on the basis of given tasks,· explain the basic principles of the Chemicals Act and the Hazardous Substances Order,· illustrate the basic principles of the Employee Protection Act and the Hazardous Substances Order,· describe the basic principles of patent law.
Current Issues II: Business Models	1	1
Current Issues II: Business Models Module: Regulatory Affairs and Industrial Quality Management Root module: Quality Managament in the Chemical Industry Semester: 6 Course code: CIIIBM6VO Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 1 Course Content: Principal Agent Theory and the pagadigm of productivity· Types of Organisations · Company vision and mission· Company structure: Departments and Functions· Company culture· Founders, entrepreneurs and managers · Management responsibilities and responsible management· Leadership and Team Formation· Goals and Budgeting· Competitive advantage, business models and distribution structure· SWOT, PESTEL, Five Forces· Career options and pathways in the chemical area Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· illustrate company structure, as well as department and roles,· explain the role of owners, founders, entrepreneurs and managers and apply principal agent theory to the organisation of a company,· apply concepts of acting responsible work-related environments and discuss the various tasks and duties of management,· reflect on their own organisation and team and suggest organisational improvements,· explain planning, budgeting and performance evaluation (PDCA),· describe chances and challenges in intercultural and multinational environments,· apply SWOT and PESTLE analysis.
Scientific Methods and Tools
Scientific Methods and Tools II
Bachelor Seminar and Bachelor Paper	1	8
Bachelor Seminar and Bachelor Paper Module: Scientific Methods and Tools II Root module: Scientific Methods and Tools Semester: 6 Course code: BP6BASE Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 8 Course Content: Composing the bachelor paper based on the research proposal Preparation of bachelor paper including project planning Topic-focused literature research Applying content-related and academic requirements Presentation of selected chapters Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: independently generate an academic paper in accordance with content-related and formal academic requirements, critically analyse selected chapters of their paper and their significance, discuss the applicability of the results to other cases and questions.
Bachelor Exam	0	2
Bachelor Exam Module: Scientific Methods and Tools II Root module: Scientific Methods and Tools Semester: 6 Course code: BEX6AP Contact hours per week: 0 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Presentation of bachelor paper (and project), Oral examination on the bachelor paper (in accordance with section 16 Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz [University of Applied Sciences Studies Act]), and the links to related subjects on the curriculum (in accordance with section 16 University of Applied Sciences Studies Act). Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: present their bachelor paper and the question they addressed in a manner appropriate to the target audience, and defend the paper before an expert committee, examine the significance of the findings for professional practice and research, and present supporting arguments, answer follow-up questions on degree-programme subjects and the links between them, and justify their answers.
Elective 2: Computational Chemistry
Computational Methods and Molecular Modelling	2	3
Computational Methods and Molecular Modelling Module: Elective 2: Computational Chemistry Root module: Elective 2: Computational Chemistry Semester: 6 Course code: S2_CMM6ILV Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Fundamentals of computer-aided methods for chemical compounds Theory of force fields and molecular dynamics for structure visualisation and structure validation· Questions relating to energy (calculation of free energy)· Use of computer-aided modelling to solve specialised questions in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry (structure-function relationships), as well as processes (molecular liquids) and biochemistry (biological macromolecules)· Databases of biomolecules and crystal structure Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· perform three-dimensional models of organic compounds using different computer-based protocols (for example force field theory, molecular dynamics),· explain the interaction of substrates and their hosts (for example enzymes),· carry out simple docking studies between substrates and their binding partner,· use databsases as resources to obtain data for substrates and their binding partner.
Elective 1: Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals
Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Seminar and Laboratory
Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Seminar	1	2
Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Seminar Module: Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Seminar and Laboratory Root module: Elective 1: Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals Semester: 6 Course code: S1_AAFS6ILV Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 2 Course Content: The analytical methods and examples used in the laboratory course of the same module are discussed in detail. Students work on similar analytical tasks where the analytical results provided (virtual experiments). Advanced statistical methods for planning and evaluating experiments are used (e.g., design of experiments) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: plan experimental analytical work step-by-step, evaluate various analytical experiments for a given objective (e.g., analytical method validation, sample preparation efficiency), select influential factors for analytical methods and root-causes for failures using advanced statistical methods (e.g., DoE).
Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Laboratory	2	3
Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Laboratory Module: Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Seminar and Laboratory Root module: Elective 1: Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals Semester: 6 Course code: S1_AAFL6LB Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Working on analytical challenges using modern analytical instruments in small groups. Working with modern chromatography data systems (CDS) to acquire and process chromatographic data. Development of sample preparation procedures for the analysis of food, environmental, or pharmaceutical specimen. Setting up pre-defined experimental conditions using statistical methods (e.g., Design of Experiments). Summarize experimental results in laboratory reports. Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: compare different sample preparation techniques and assess the influence of various parameters on the predefined objective (e.g., efficiency of extraction), evaluate chromatographic data using advanced methods (e.g., bracketing, internal standard addition), summarize experimental data in laboratory reports, perform analytical method development for instrumental analytics holistically with statistical evaluation of results required, plan analytical method development for instrumental analytics holistically with statistical evaluation of results required.
Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Theory	3	4
Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Theory Module: Elective 1: Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals Root module: Elective 1: Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals Semester: 6 Course code: S1_AAFT6ILV Contact hours per week: 3 ECTS: 4 Course Content: Topics in analytical chemistry with a focus on instrumental analytics. Recent trends in analytical chemistry and basics green analytical chemistry (e.g., sample preparation, miniaturization). Automatization in the analytical chemistry laboratory. Analytical method development and validation of analytical procedures. Composition, categorization, quality requirements, and analysis of food. Pharmaceutical production and (process)-related (bio)pharmaceutical methods. Challenges and legal requirements in environmental analytical chemistry (e.g., identification of toxic compounds in complex mixtures) Trace analysis and applications (e.g., quantification of active pharmaceutical ingredients in clinical studies, HPLC-HRMS) Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to: compare different quantification methods for and outline the advantages and disadvantages for every method, evaluate chromatographic data for different objectives (method development, quantification, …), summarize legal frameworks with respect to environmental contaminants and the food industry, focus on sample preparation for various analytical objectives (e.g., trace analysis, reducing the matrix effect), discuss HPLC-MS method development and tandem-MS experiments used for the analysis of food, environmental samples, and for (bio)pharmaceutical applications.
Elective 2: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Traditional Drugs and Biopharmaceuticals	2	3
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Traditional Drugs and Biopharmaceuticals Module: Elective 2: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Sciences Root module: Elective 2: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Sciences Semester: 6 Course code: S2_MPC6VO Contact hours per week: 2 ECTS: 3 Course Content: Basic principles of pharmaceutical chemistry· Drug interactions, structure-activity relationships of biologically active compounds, structural properties of medicinal substances· Principles of Pharmacokinetics and phyrmacodynamics· key classes of mdrugs and biologically ative compounds· Principles of biopharmaceuticals Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· explain the basic principles and concepts of pharmaceutical chemistry,· explain structure-activity relationship,· illustrate and discuss the stages of active ingredient development,· explain the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and illustrate with regard to selected drugs,· define various groups of active ingredients (with different biological targets) and explain them using selected examples,· explain the significance of biopharmaceuticals, naming examples.
Pharmaceutics	1	2
Pharmaceutics Module: Elective 2: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Sciences Root module: Elective 2: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Sciences Semester: 6 Course code: S2_PHA6VO Contact hours per week: 1 ECTS: 2 Course Content: Basic principles for the preparation of drug dosage forms· Requirements of dosage forms (e.g. dosing, stability, tolerability, shape, flavour)· Additives in the development of dosage forms Course outcome: Upon completion of this course students are able to:· explain the difference between active ingredients and dosage forms,· list additives used in drugs and discuss the development and production of dosage forms,· describe different dosage forms and discuss the requirements placed on them.

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Outstanding job prospects

For a start, this new programme has been carefully designed to meet the requirements of today’s chemicals industry – and this makes it unique. As a result, graduates have great career opportunities.

Applied Chemistry students can make contact with companies at a very early stage so graduates have excellent prospects when they enter the job market. They are also perfectly prepared for finding work abroad, as the programme is taught in English and has a very strong international focus.

Cutting-edge course content with direct input from industry

Right from the start, the programme develops your fundamental knowledge of chemistry in tandem with a focus on forward-looking methods. Computer-based modelling and statistical methods for optimal data collection and processing feature prominently on the curriculum.

Thanks to the seamlessly integrated course design, you approach topics from a variety of perspectives in your courses. This helps you to identify the links between different disciplines more easily. The staff teaching the up-to-date content include lecturers from industry, meaning that you gain the latest industry insights.

Practice makes perfect

Comprehensive practical training in the lab forms the cornerstone of the programme. We place a strong emphasis on the synthetic production of substances in direct combination with modern analytical techniques, chemical databases and software tools.

This lays the foundations for completing professional tasks in the field of synthesis – such as active ingredient synthesis in the pharmaceuticals industry and synthesis of materials in the polymers and materials sector – as well as analytical areas such as quality assurance. You are also well prepared for duties in the environmental and pharmaceuticals sector, and at regulatory authorities.

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When you graduate from the bachelor programme, you will have developed broad-based professional and theoretical expertise, as well as strong practical skills.

Research plays an essential role in the Applied Chemistry programme. This is why we help you to develop academic skills that allow you to understand and successfully participate in research processes.

Chemistry employs knowledge from related disciplines such as mathematics and physics. Interdisciplinary perspectives and joined-up thinking therefore help you to tackle problems and drive forward research.

The programme shows you how to exploit computer-based methods as effectively as possible. The aim is to give you the skills to analyse, visualise and interpret large volumes of data, so your experiments in the lab can be conducted more precisely.

This approach saves time and resources, and is sure to be highly appreciated by your future employer.

This new programme has been designed with a clear focus on the requirements of industry and prepares you for careers in both industry and research. You learn how to apply your wide-ranging theoretical knowledge in the lab and employ cutting-edge research and work methods.

Career paths

The English-language Applied Chemistry bachelor degree programme opens many doors. Thanks to its strong international focus, graduates have excellent job opportunities abroad as well as in Austria.

With this degree you will be able to start out in the chemicals industry on a firm footing. You will have the choice of entering the profession or enrolling for a chemistry or a related technical science postgraduate programme.

Potential entry-level positions
the pharmaceuticals industry
the food industry
environmental authorities
polymer chemistry
bulk chemicals
chemical recycling plants
renewable raw materials processing
basic research (with additional postgraduate education)

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Prof.(FH) Priv.-Doz. DI Dr. Uwe Rinner
Head of Institute Applied Chemistry / Programme Director Applied Chemistry
Institute Applied Chemistry
+43 2732 802 175
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IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt G
Habilitation (Organic Chemistry)
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
EvoFerm
Department of Science & Technology
Spike-Fermentation
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Synthese und industrielle Verwendung von Hydroxytyrosol
Department of Science & Technology
Tchekwagep, P. M. S., Crapnell, R. D., Banks, C. E., Betlem, K., Rinner, U., Canfarotta, F., Lowdon, J. W., Eersels, K., van Grinsven, B., Peeters, M., McClements, J. (2022): A Critical Review on the Use of Molecular Imprinting for Trace Heavy Metal and Micropollutant Detection. Chemosensors, 10(296): 1-24.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors10080296
Hettegger, H., Zhang, J., Koide, M., Rinner, U., Potthast, A., Gotoh, Y., Rosenau, T. (2022): Fiber Spinning from Cellulose Solutions in Imidazolium Ionic Liquids: Effects of Natural Antioxidants on Molecular Weight, Dope Discoloration, and Yellowing Behavior. Fibers(10).
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/fib10060050
Wicks, C. Hudlicky, T., Rinner, U. (2021): Morphine alkaloids: History, biology, and synthesis. THe Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology, 86: 145 - 342.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.alkal.2021.04.001
Dedic, D., Dorniak, A., Rinner, U., Schöfberger, W. (2021): Recent Progress in (Photo-)-Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 With Metal Porphyrinoid-Systems. Frontiers in Chemistry, 9(540): 685619.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2021.685619
Babaee, S., Zarei, M., Zolfigol, M. A., Khazalpour, S., Hasani, M., Rinner, U., Schirhagl, R., Norouzi, S., Rostamnia, S. (2021): Synthesis of biological based hennotannic acidbased salts over porous bismuth coordination polymer with phosphorous acid tags. RSC Advances, 11(4): 2141-2157.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA06674E
Nowikow, C., Fuerst, R., Kauderer, M., Dank, C., Schmid, W., Hajduch, M., Rehulka, J., Gurska, S., Mokshyna, O., Polishchuk, P., Zupkó, I., Dzubak, P., & Rinner, U. (2019): Synthesis and biological evaluation of cis-restrained carbocyclic combretastatin A-4 analogs: Influence of the ring size and saturation on cytotoxic properties. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, 27(19): 115032.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmc.2019.07.048
Amer, H., Mimini, V., Schild, D., Rinner, U., Bacher, H., Potthast, A., Rosenau, T. (2019): Gram-scale economical synthesis of trans-coniferyl alcohol and its corresponding thiol. Holzforschung, 74(2): 197-202.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2018-0297
Prof.(FH) Priv.-Doz. DI Dr. Uwe Rinner
Head of Institute Applied Chemistry / Programme Director Applied Chemistry
Head of Institute Applied Chemistry / Programme Director Applied Chemistry
Prof.(FH) Priv.-Doz. DI Dr. Uwe Rinner
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- Habilitation (Organic Chemistry)

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Lisa Staffa, M.A.
Corporate Relations / Department of Business
DI (FH) Anita Koppensteiner
Research Assistant / Department of Science and Technology
Institute Applied Chemistry
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IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt D
Protein Production, Purification and Analysis
Cell-Based Assays/Microscopy
Biochemical Test Methods and Analysis
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Master of Science in Engineering / full-time
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Theraferm
Department of Science & Technology
Nachhaltiges biologisches Recycling von umweltbedenklichen Stoffen (Rare Earth Elements) aus Elektronikabfall und Abwässern
Department of Science & Technology
Die Rolle von NFR2 in der Melanomprogression - Einblicke in die Mechanismen von Metastasen
Department of Science & Technology
Extremophiles
Department of Science & Technology
MEMESA – Metastasierendes Melanom Spezifische Antikörper
Department of Science & Technology
AdsorbTech: Entwicklung einer neuen Technologieplattform für Peptid-basierte therapeutische Apheresesysteme
Department of Science & Technology
Etablierung innovativer, vaskulärer Äquivalente zur Entwicklung von Detektionsmodulen für Hochdurchsatz-Verfahren und zur Entwicklung von anti-entzündlichen Peptiden
Department of Science & Technology
Hundsberger, H., Koppensteiner, A., Hofmann, E., Ripper, D., Pflüger, M., Stadlmann, V., Klein, C. T., Kreiseder, B., Katzlinger, M., Eger, A., Forster, F., Missbichler, A., & Wiesner, C. (2017): A Screening Approach for Identifying Gliadin Neutralizing Antibodies on Epithelial Intestinal Caco-2 Cells. SLAS discovery : advancing life sciences R & D, 22(8): 1035–1043.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/2472555217697435
Schütz, B., Koppensteiner, A., Schörghofer, D., Kinslechner, K., Timelthaler, G., Eferl, R., Hengstschläger, M., Missbichler, A., Hundsberger, H., & Mikula, M. (2016): Generation of metastatic melanoma specific antibodies by affinity purification. Scientific reports, 6: 37253.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/srep37253
Pflüger, M., Kapuscik, A., Lucas, R., Koppensteiner, A., Katzlinger, M., Jokela, J., Eger, A., Jacobi, N., Wiesner, C., Hofmann, E., Onder, K., Kopecky, J., Schütt, W., Hundsberger, H. (2013): A combined impedance and AlphaLISA-based approach to identify anti-inflammatory and barrier-protective compounds in human endothelium. Journal of biomolecular screening, 18(1): 67-74.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1087057112458316
DI (FH) Anita Koppensteiner
Research Assistant / Department of Science and Technology
Dr.rer.nat.techn. Georg Sixta
Professor Department of Science and Technology
Institute Applied Chemistry
+43 2732 802 351
[email protected]
IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt G
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Master of Science in Engineering / full-time
EvoFerm
Department of Science & Technology
Spike-Fermentation
Department of Science & Technology
Dr.rer.nat.techn. Georg Sixta
Professor Department of Science and Technology
Clemens Trost, MSc
Research Assistant/ Laboratory Technology
Institute Applied Chemistry
+43 2732 802 147
[email protected]
IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt G
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Clemens Trost, MSc
Research Assistant/ Laboratory Technology
Prof.(FH) Dr. Christian Klein
Professor Department of Science and Technology
Institute Biotechnology
+43 2732 802 522
[email protected]
IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt G
Computer-Aided Drug Design
Biochemical Systems Theory
Molecular Modeling and Chemoinformatics
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Master of Science in Engineering / full-time
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Spike-Fermentation
Department of Science & Technology
Entwicklung von therapeutischen Peptiden für Krebs- und regenerative Medizin
Department of Science & Technology
Entwicklung einer Design-Pipeline für innovative Protein-Protein-Interaktionshemmer
Project Leader, Department of Science & Technology
Entwicklung neuer immunregulierender Peptide und geschlechtsspezifischer organotypischer Zellmodelle für humane Sepsis
Department of Science & Technology
Funktionale Validierung prädiktiver Biomarker für zielgerichtete Krebstherapien
Department of Science & Technology
Stierschneider, A., Grünstäudl, P., Colleselli, K., Atzler, J., Klein, C., Hundsberger, H., Wiesner, C. (2021): Light-Inducible Spatio-Temporal Control of TLR4 and NF-κB-Gluc Reporter in Human Pancreatic Cell Line. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(17): 9232.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22179232
Hundsberger, H., Stierschneider, A., Sarne, V., Ripper, D., Schimon, J., Weitzenböck, H. P., Schild, D., Jacobi, N., Eger, A., Atzler, J., Klein, C. T., & Wiesner, C. (2021): Concentration-Dependent Pro- and Antitumor Activities of Quercetin in Human Melanoma Spheroids: Comparative Analysis of 2D and 3D Cell Culture Models. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 26(3): 717.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26030717
Ablinger, C., Geisler, S. M., Stanika, R. I., Klein, C. T., & Obermair, G. J. (2020): Neuronal α2δ proteins and brain disorders. Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology, 472(7): 845-863.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00424-020-02420-2
Jacobi, N., Smolinska, V., Seeboeck, R., Stierschneider, A., Klein, C., Hofmann, E., Wiesner, C., Mohr, T., Oender, K., Lechner, P., Kaiser, H., Hundsberger, H., Eger, A. (2017): 3D Anti-Cancer drug discovery models: A promising approach for precision medicine. In IMC Fachhochschule Krems GmbH (Hrsg.), Online-Tagungsband FHK Forschungsforum 2017. Krems: FFH.
Hundsberger, H., Koppensteiner, A., Hofmann, E., Ripper, D., Pflüger, M., Stadlmann, V., Klein, C. T., Kreiseder, B., Katzlinger, M., Eger, A., Forster, F., Missbichler, A., & Wiesner, C. (2017): A Screening Approach for Identifying Gliadin Neutralizing Antibodies on Epithelial Intestinal Caco-2 Cells. SLAS discovery : advancing life sciences R & D, 22(8): 1035–1043.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/2472555217697435
Volk, K., Breunig, S. D., Rid, R., Herzog, J., Bräuer, M., Hundsberger, H., Klein, C., Müller, N., & Önder, K. (2017): Structural analysis and interaction studies of acyl-carrier protein (acpP) of Staphylococcus aureus, an extraordinarily thermally stable protein. Biological chemistry, 398(1): 125-133.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1515/hsz-2016-0185
Hofmann, E., Seeboeck, R., Jacobi, N., Obrist, P., Huter, S., Klein, C., Oender, K., Wiesner, C., Hundsberger, H., & Eger, A. (2016): The combinatorial approach of laser-captured microdissection and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction accurately determines HER2 status in breast cancer. Biomarker research, 7(4): 8.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-016-0062-7
Jacobi, N., Smolinska, V., Stierschneider, A., Klein, C., Oender, K., Lechner, P., Kaiser, H., Hundsberger, H., Eger, A. (2016): Development of organotypic cancer models for the identification of individualized cancer therapies. In FH des BFI Wien (Hrsg.), Online-Tagungsband FHK Forschungsforum 2016. Wien: FFH.
Solca, F., Dahl, G., Zoephel, A., Bader, G., Sanderson, M., Klein, C.T., Kraemer, O., Himmelsbach, F., Haaksma, E., Adolf, G. R. (2012): Target Binding Properties and Cellular Activity of Afatinib (BIBW 2992), an Irreversible ErbB Family Blocker. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 343(2): 342-350.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1124/jpet.112.197756
Klein, C.T., Kaiser, D., Ecker, G. (2004): 3D Topolgical Distance-Based Descriptors for Use in QSAR and Diversity Analysis. Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences, 44(1): 200-209.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1021/ci0256236
Klein, C.T., Kaiser, D., Kopp, S., Chiba, P., Ecker, G. (2002): Similarity-Based SAR as Tool for Early ADME Profiling. Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design, 16: 785-793.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023828527638
Klein, C.T., Kaiblinger, N., Wolschann, P. (2002): Internally Defined Distances in 3D-Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships. Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design, 16: 79-93.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016308417830
Mayer, B., Klein, C.T. (2000): Influence of Solvation on the Helix Forming Tendency of Nonpolar Amino Acids. Journal of Molecular Structure: THEOCHEM, 532(1-3): 213-226.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0166-1280(00)00559-5
Buchbauer, G., Klein, C.T., Wailzer, B., Wolschann, P. (2000): Threshold-Based Structure-Activity Relationships of Pyrazines with Bell Pepper Flavor. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 48(9): 4273-4278.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1021/jf000192h
Klein, C.T., Polheim, D., Viernstein, H., Wolschann, P. (2000): A Method for Estimation of the Free Energies of Complexation between ß-Cyclodextrin and Guest Molecules. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena, 36(4): 409-423.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008063412529
Klein, C.T., Pircher, H., Wailzer, B., Buchbauer, G., Wolschann, P. (2000): Quantitative Structure-Property Study on Pyrazines with Bell Peper Flavor. Scientific Pharmaceutica, 68(1): 41-56.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.aut-00-04
Klein, C.T., Lawtrakul, L., Hannongbua, S., Wolschann, P. (2000): Accessible Charges as Sensitive Descriptors in Structure-Activity Relationships. A Study on HEPT-based HIV-1 RT Inhibitors. Scientific Pharmaceutica, 68(1): 25-40.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.aut-00-03
Klein, C.T., Viernstein, H., Wolschann, P. (2000): Free Energy Prediction of Complexation between ß-Cyclodextrin and Guest Molecules: External Predictivity of MR and PLS Models. Scientific Pharamaceutica, 68(1): 15-24.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.aut-00-02
Klein, C.T., Polheim, D., Viernstein, H., Wolschann, P. (2000): Predicting the Free Energies of Complexation between Cyclodextrins and Guest Molecules: Linear versus Nonlinear Models. Pharamaceutical Research, 17: 358-365.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007565409407
Mayer, B., Klein, C.T., Köhler, G. (1999): Selective Assembly of Cyclodextrins on Poly(ethylene oxide) Poly(propylene oxide) Copolymers. Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design, 13: 373-383.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008095501870
Klein, C.T., Mayer, B. (1999): Sources for Switches and Structure Formation in Metabolic Pathways. Biosystems, 51(1): 41-52.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0303-2647(99)00012-X
Klein, C.T., Mayer, B., Köhler, G., Wolschann, P. (1998): Systematic Stepsize Variation: An Efficient Method for Searching the Conformational Space of Polypeptides. Journal of Computational Chemistry, 19(13): 1470-1481.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-987X(199810)19:13<1470::AID-JCC4>3.0.CO;2-N
Klein, C.T. (1998): Hysteresis-Driven Pattern Formation in Biochemical Networks. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 194(2): 263-274.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1006/jtbi.1998.0757
Mayer, B., Marconi, G., Klein, C.T., Köhler, G., Wolschann, P. (1997): Structural Analysis of Host–Guest Systems. Methyl-substituted Phenols in beta;-Cyclodextrin. Journal of inclusion phenomena and molecular recognition in chemistry, 29: 79-93.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007920606983
Klein, C.T., Mayer, B. (1997): A Model for Pattern Formation in Gap-Junction Coupled Cells. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 186(1): 107-115.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1006/jtbi.1996.0337
Grabner, G., Monti, S., Marconi, G., Mayer, B., Klein, C.T., Köhler, G. (1997): Spectroscopic and Photochemical Study of Inclusion Complexes of Dimethoxybenzenes with Cyclodextrins. The Journal of Physical Chemistry , 100(51): 20068-20075.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1021/jp962231r
Marconi, G., Mayer, B., Klein, C.T., Köhler, G. (1996): The structure of higher order C60-fullerene-γ-cyclodextrin complexes. Chemical Physics Letters, 260(5-6): 589-594.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/0009-2614(96)00915-3
Köhler, G., Grabner, G., Klein, C.T., Marconi, G., Mayer, B., Monti, S., Rechthaler, K., Rotkiewicz, K., Viernstein, H., Wolschann, P. (1996): Structure and spectroscopic Properties in Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes. In Szejtli, J., Szente, L. (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Cyclodextrins (215-220). Budapest, Hungary: Springer, Dordrecht.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5448-2_46
Klein, C.T., Mayer, B., Köhler, G., Wolschann, P. (1996): Influence of solvation on helix formation of poly-alanine studied by multiple annealing simulations. Journal of Molecular Structure: THEOCHEM, 372(1): 33-43.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0166-1280(96)04745-8
Klein, C. T., & Seelig, F. F. (1995): Turing structures in a system with regulated gap-junctions. Bio Systems, 35(1): 15–23.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/0303-2647(94)01478-p
Klein, C.T., Mayer, B., Köhler, G., Mraz, K., Reiter, S., Viernstein, H., Wolschann, P. (1995): Solubility and Molecular Modeling of Triflumizole-ß-cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes. Journal of inclusion phenomena and molecular recognition in chemistry, 22: 15–32.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00706495
Prof.(FH) Dr. Christian Klein
Professor Department of Science and Technology
Prof.(FH) Mag. Dana Mezricky
Professorin Department of Science and Technology
Institute Biotechnology
+43 2732 802 322
[email protected]
IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt G
GMP/GLP
Molecular Biology
Proteinchemistry / Immunology/ Biochemical Analytics Methods
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Master of Science in Engineering / full-time
EvoFerm
Department of Science & Technology
Spike-Fermentation
Department of Science & Technology
Theraferm
Department of Science & Technology
Nachhaltiges biologisches Recycling von umweltbedenklichen Stoffen (Rare Earth Elements) aus Elektronikabfall und Abwässern
Department of Science & Technology
Extremophiles
Department of Science & Technology
Co-Kultivierung von Mikroorganismen
Department of Science & Technology
Náhlík, V., Zachleder, V., Čížková, M., Bišová, K., Singh, A., Mezricky, D., Řezanka, T., Vítová, M. (2021): Growth under Different Trophic Regimes and Synchronization of the Red Microalga Galdieria sulphuraria. Biomolecules, 11(7)(939).
Čížková, M., Mezricky, P., Mezricky, D., Rucki, M., Zachleder, V., Vítová, M. (2020): Bioaccumulation of Rare Earth Elements from Waste Luminophores in the Red Algae, Galdieria phlegrea. Waste Biomass Valor.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-020-01182-3
Rezanka, T., Rezanka, M., Mezricky, D., Vítova, M. (2020): Lipidomic analysis of diatoms cultivated with silica nanoparticles. Phytochemistry, 177: 112452.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112452
Čížková, M., Mezricky, D., Rucki, M., Tóth, T. M., Náhlík, V., Lanta, V., Bišová, K., Zachleder, V., & Vítová, M. (2019): Bio-mining of Lanthanides from Red Mud by Green Microalgae. Molecules , 24(7): 1356.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24071356
Řezanka, T., Kaineder, K., Mezricky, D., Řezanka, M., Bišová, K., Zachleder, V., & Vítová, M. (2016): The effect of lanthanides on photosynthesis, growth, and chlorophyll profile of the green alga Desmodesmus quadricauda. Photosynthesis Research, 130(1-3): 335-346.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11120-016-0263-9
Prof.(FH) Mag. Dana Mezricky
Professorin Department of Science and Technology
Prof.(FH) DI Dominik Schild
Professor Department of Science and Technology
Institute Biotechnology
+43 2732 802 501
[email protected]
IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt G
Fermentation development
Biochemical Engineering
Process engineering
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Master of Science in Engineering / full-time
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
EvoFerm
Project Leader, Department of Science & Technology
Spike-Fermentation
Project Leader, Department of Science & Technology
Theraferm
Project Leader, Department of Science & Technology
Nachhaltiges biologisches Recycling von umweltbedenklichen Stoffen (Rare Earth Elements) aus Elektronikabfall und Abwässern
Project Leader, Department of Science & Technology
Synthese und industrielle Verwendung von Hydroxytyrosol
Project Leader, Department of Science & Technology
Extremophiles
Department of Science & Technology
Co-Kultivierung von Mikroorganismen
Project Leader, Department of Science & Technology
Zellbasierte Testsysteme für bioaktive Substanzen
Department of Science & Technology
Hundsberger, H., Stierschneider, A., Sarne, V., Ripper, D., Schimon, J., Weitzenböck, H. P., Schild, D., Jacobi, N., Eger, A., Atzler, J., Klein, C. T., & Wiesner, C. (2021): Concentration-Dependent Pro- and Antitumor Activities of Quercetin in Human Melanoma Spheroids: Comparative Analysis of 2D and 3D Cell Culture Models. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 26(3): 717.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26030717
Amer, H., Mimini, V., Schild, D., Rinner, U., Bacher, H., Potthast, A., Rosenau, T. (2019): Gram-scale economical synthesis of trans-coniferyl alcohol and its corresponding thiol. Holzforschung, 74(2): 197-202.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2018-0297
Prof.(FH) DI Dominik Schild
Professor Department of Science and Technology
Dr. techn. Dipl.-Ing. Sarita Paudel
Professor Department of Science and Technology
Institute Digitalisation and Informatics
+43 2732 802 193
[email protected]
IMC Campus KremsIMC Campus Trakt G
Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
Export-oriented Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
Informatics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Applied Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
Tourism and Leisure Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
Tourism and Leisure Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business / part-time
International Wine Business
Bachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
NOEDIKOM
Department of Science & Technology
VRWalk
Department of Science & Technology
Paudel, S., Smith, P., Zseby, T. (2018): Stealthy Attacks on Smart Grid PMU State Estimation. Proceedings of the 13th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (ARES 2018), Article 16: 1-10.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1145/3230833.3230868
Paudel, S., Smith, P., Zseby, T. (2017): Attack Models for Advanced Persistent Threats in Smart Grid Wide Area Monitoring. Proceedings of the 2nd Workshop on Cyber-Physical Security and Resilience in Smart Grids (CPSR-SG'17): 61-66.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1145/3055386.3055390
Paudel, S., Smith, P., Zseby, T. (2017): Data Attacks in Wide Area Monitoring System. Proceedings of the Symposium on Innovative Smart Grid Cybersecurity Solutions.
Paudel, S., Smith, P., Zseby, T. (2016): Data integrity attacks in smart grid wide area monitoring. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium for ICS & SCADA Cyber Security Research 2016 (ICS-CSR '16).
Doi: https://doi.org/10.14236/ewic/ICS2016.9
Paudel, S., Tauber, M., Wagner, C., Hudic, A., Ng, W. (2014): Categorization of Standards, Guidelines and Tools for Secure System Design for Critical Infrastructure IT in the Cloud. 2014 IEEE 6th International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science, Singapore: 956-963.
Florian, M., Paudel, S., Tauber, M. (2013): Trustworthy evidence gathering mechanism for multilayer cloud compliance. 8th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2013).
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICITST.2013.6750257
Paudel, S., Tauber, M., Brandic, I. (2013): Security standards taxonomy for Cloud applications in Critical Infrastructure IT. 8th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2013).
Doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICITST.2013.6750282
Dr. techn. Dipl.-Ing. Sarita Paudel
Professor Department of Science and Technology

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To qualify for admission to a university of applied sciences bachelor degree programme, you must have an Austrian school-leaving certificate or an equivalent qualification.

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Computational Methods and Molecular Modelling

Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Seminar

Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Laboratory

Applied Analysis for Food, Environmental Issues and Pharmaceuticals - Theory

Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Traditional Drugs and Biopharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutics

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Bachelor Info Day 2022

Open House 2023

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Prof.(FH) Priv.-Doz. DI Dr. Uwe Rinner

Head of Institute Applied Chemistry / Programme Director Applied Chemistry

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Lisa Staffa, M.A.

DI (FH) Anita Koppensteiner

Dr.rer.nat.techn. Georg Sixta