Master in bioengineering: chemistry and bio-industries, professional focus

Notice : The Master's juries in bioengineering reserve the right not to organise elective courses if they are selected by fewer than five students.

Core curriculum compulsory courses

B1

60Cr

B2

33Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
Periods 1 and 2
CHIM1.10 Multivaried analysis
STAT1213-1	Multivariate analysis 1: data exploration and structuring Yves Brostaux	B1	Q1	9	9	-	2
CHIM1.11 Analytical Chemistry : instrumental techniques
CHIM9246-2	Chemical analysis : instrumental techniques (english language) - [5h Seminar] Giorgia Purcaro	B1	Q1	21	28	[+]	6
CHIM1.12 Food preservation and safety
ALIM0001-1	Food hygiene - [2h Seminar] Mohamed Ayadi, Georges Daube	B1	Q1	10	6	[+]	2
ALIM0015-1	Food sanitary safety - [2h Seminar] Mohamed Ayadi	B1	Q1	16	6	[+]	2
ALIM0017-1	Agro-food engineering procedures Sabine Danthine, Nicolas Jacquet	B1	Q1	24	24	-	4
CHIM1.13 Applied genoproteomics
CHIM0715-1	Applied genoproteomics (english language) Magali Deleu, Patrick Fickers, Sébastien Massart, Luc Willems	B1	Q1	18	6	-	2
CHIM1.14 Biological chemistry and processes engineering
CHIM0718-1	Biological chemistry and corresponding processes engineering, Introduction (english language) - [2h Field trip] Aurore Richel	B1	Q1	16	23	[+]	5
CHIM1.15 Nutrition
ALIM0010-3	Food, human nutrition and dietetics (english language) Jérôme Bindelle Corequisite LANG2954-1 Pratique de l'anglais scientifique de bioingénieur (CHIB) (niveau B2+)	B1	Q1	18	-	-	2
Periods 3 and 4
CHIM1.30 Core curriculum Q2
MANA0004-1	Portfolio (Master) - [24h Autres] Yves Beckers, Hugues Claessens, Gilles Colinet, Pierre Delaplace, Dorothée Goffin	B1	TA	-	-	[+]	2
LANG2954-1	Practice of Scientific English for bioengineers (CHIB) (level B2+) - [36h Autres] Estelle Mayard, Lelania Sperrazza Corequisite CHIM9245-1 Advanced chromatographic techniques CHIM9254-1 Practice of natural product chemistry ALIM0010-3 Food, human nutrition and dietetics	B1	TA	-	12	[+]	4
CHIM1.31 Microbial processes and interactions
CHIM9334-1	Bioprocess engineering (english language) Frank Delvigne	B1	Q2	24	18	-	4
CHIM9335-1	Downstream processing operations Patrick Fickers	B1	Q2	20	4	-	2
CHIM9336-1	Applied microbial ecology (english language) Marc Ongena	B1	Q2	20	4	-	2
CHIM1.32 Engineering and scaling conservation procedures
INGE0014-1	Engineering and scaling conservation procedures - [6h Autres] Nicolas Jacquet, Paul Malumba Kamba	B1	Q2	6	12	[+]	2
INGE0002-1	Refrigeration and drying Nicolas Jacquet, Paul Malumba Kamba	B1	Q2	18	6	-	2
CHIM1.33 Food industry technologies
ALIM0012-1	Technology of fats - [3h Field trip] Sabine Danthine	B1	Q2	18	30	[+]	4
Period 3
CHIM1.34 Food engineering
ALIM0007-1	Physical chemistry of formulations Christophe Blecker	B1	Q2	16	8	-	2
ALIM0005-1	Food formulations engineering Christophe Blecker	B1	Q2	16	8	-	2
CHIM1.35 Practical chemistry of natural substances
CHIM9245-1	Advanced chromatographic techniques (english language) Giorgia Purcaro Corequisite LANG2954-1 Pratique de l'anglais scientifique de bioingénieur (CHIB) (niveau B2+) CHIM9246-2 Chemical analysis : instrumental techniques	B1	Q2	15	3	-	2
CHIM9254-1	Practice of natural product chemistry (english language) Manon Genva, Aurore Richel Corequisite LANG2954-1 Pratique de l'anglais scientifique de bioingénieur (CHIB) (niveau B2+)	B1	Q2	3	35	-	4
CHIM1.36 Immunology
CHIM9321-1	Immunology Bénédicte Machiels	B1	Q2	27	-	-	3
Period 4
AGRO2.30 Final work and internship
RTFE2008-1	Thesis in chemistry and bio-industries Giorgia Purcaro	B2	Q2	-	-	-	24
RSTG0002-1	Internship and professional relations Catherine Colaux, Thomas Dogot, Patrick Fickers	B2	TA	12	-	-	8
CHIM2.10 Research project and entrepreneurship
CHIM9324-1	Research projects or entrepreneurship - [8h Autres] Philippe Jacques	B2	Q1	2	2	[+]	1

Optional activities

B1

14Cr

B2

4Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
RSTG0011-1	Additional internship Pierre Delaplace	B1	TA	-	-	-	5
HULG9547-1	French course for IN mobility students (S1) N...	B1	Q1	-	-	-	3
HULG9548-1	French course for IN mobility students (S2) N...	B1	Q2	-	-	-	3
HULG9546-1	Erasmus: integration weeks N...	B1	Q1	-	-	-	3
INFO9013-1	Multivaried analysis 3: Data mining et Machine Learning: advanced (english language) Yves Brostaux, David Colignon, Benoît Mercatoris, Hélène Soyeurt	B2	Q2	12	28	-	4
Notice : INFO8008-2: prerequisite for the course INFO9013-1

Focus optional courses

B2: 27Cr

Period 1 and 2
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits

Choice n°1:

Choose one module from :

B2: 6Cr

Code

Details

Bloc

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

CHIM2.11 Food supplements

GBLX0058-1

Complement of food formulations engineering and sensory analysis

Christophe Blecker

GBLX0059-2

Logistics in food industry - [3h Field trip, 4h Seminar]

Mohamed Ayadi

[+]

GBLX0060-2

Food and environmental biotechnology (english language) - [2h Seminar]

Frank Delvigne

[+]

CHIM2.12 From gene to protein

CHIM0716-1

From gene to protein - [12h Autres]

Magali Deleu, Patrick Fickers, Malik Hamaïdia, Sébastien Massart, Martine Schroyen, Luc Willems

[+]

CHIM2.24 Extraction, purification, characterization and valuation of biosourced molecules

CHIM0722-1

Extraction, purification, characterization and valorization of biosourced molecules (english language)

Christian Damblon, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Manon Genva, Loïc Quinton, Aurore Richel

[...]

Possibility to choose between 2 and 6 credits from the list of replacement courses

ENVT3129-1	Evaluating sustainability - [2h Seminar] Andrea Di Maria	B2	Q2	12	16	[+]	3
ENVT3050-1	Quantification of ecosystem services - [6h Autres] Marc Dufrêne	B2	Q1	9	5	[+]	2
BIOD0001-3	Biodiversity management - [6h Seminar] Arnaud Monty	B2	Q1	18	-	[+]	2
VEGE0037-1	Innovative system of plant production	B2	Q2				6
	Urban agriculture Haissam Jijakli			13	13	-
	Developmental physiology applied to plant productions - [6h Field trip] Pierre Delaplace			12	-	[+]
	Physical parameters control of plant productions in controlled conditions Vincent Leemans			9	-	-
VEGE0028-1	Methods for managing plant health Frédéric Francis, Olivier Guelton, Eric Haubruge, Haissam Jijakli, Sébastien Massart, François Verheggen	B2	Q2	42	15	-	6

Choice n°2:

Choose one module from :

B2: 9Cr

Code

Details

Bloc

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

CHIM2.14 Microbial biotechnology - applications

CHIM0719-1

Microbial biotechnology - applications (english language) - [96h Projet]

Frank Delvigne, Patrick Fickers, Philippe Jacques, Marc Ongena

[+]

CHIM2.15 Food Science

ALIM0006-1

Food science - [6h Autres]

Christophe Blecker, Sabine Danthine

[+]

ALIM0018-1

Food analysis (english language)

Giorgia Purcaro

[...]

Possibility to choose between 2 and 6 credits from the list of replacement courses

ENVT3129-1	Evaluating sustainability - [2h Seminar] Andrea Di Maria	B2	Q2	12	16	[+]	3
ENVT3050-1	Quantification of ecosystem services - [6h Autres] Marc Dufrêne	B2	Q1	9	5	[+]	2
BIOD0001-3	Biodiversity management - [6h Seminar] Arnaud Monty	B2	Q1	18	-	[+]	2
VEGE0037-1	Innovative system of plant production	B2	Q2				6
	Urban agriculture Haissam Jijakli			13	13	-
	Developmental physiology applied to plant productions - [6h Field trip] Pierre Delaplace			12	-	[+]
	Physical parameters control of plant productions in controlled conditions Vincent Leemans			9	-	-
VEGE0028-1	Methods for managing plant health Frédéric Francis, Olivier Guelton, Eric Haubruge, Haissam Jijakli, Sébastien Massart, François Verheggen	B2	Q2	42	15	-	6

Choice n°3:

Choose one module for 4 credits among:

B2

4Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
CHIM2.16 Chemical contaminants analysis and risks of explosions
CHIM0720-1	Analysis of chemical contaminants (english language) - [2h Autres] Giorgia Purcaro	B2	Q1	-	16	[+]	2
CHIM0692-1	Risks of using phytopharmaceutical products and biocides - [6h Seminar] Jeroen Meersmans	B2	Q1	12	-	[+]	2
CHIM2.17 Multivaried analysis
INFO8008-2	Multivaried analysis 2: data mining et machine learning (english language)	B2	Q1				4
	Introduction Yves Brostaux, Juan Antonio Fernandez Pierna, Hélène Soyeurt			9	18	-
	In-depth study Yves Brostaux, Juan Antonio Fernandez Pierna, Hélène Soyeurt			3	6	-
Notice : can only be chosen once in the curriculum

Choice no. 4:

Choose one module for 4 credits:

B2

4Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
CHIM2.18 Chemistry of bioenergy production
CHIM9316-1	Chemistry of bioenergy production, Introduction (english language) Aurore Richel	B2	Q1	1	48	-	4
CHIM2.19 Applied immunology
CHIM9325-1	Applied immunology Malik Hamaïdia, Marc Ongena, Sandra Ormenese, Luc Willems	B2	Q1	12	24	-	4
CHIM2.20 Machine learning
INFO8008-2	Multivaried analysis 2: data mining et machine learning (english language)	B2	Q1				4
	Introduction Yves Brostaux, Juan Antonio Fernandez Pierna, Hélène Soyeurt			9	18	-
	In-depth study Yves Brostaux, Juan Antonio Fernandez Pierna, Hélène Soyeurt			3	6	-
Notice : can only be chosen once in the curriculum

Choose a language module from :

B2: 4Cr

Code

Details

Bloc

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

All year round

CHIM 2.31 English

B2

4Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
LANG2955-2	Specialised English for chemistry and bio-industries (level C1 - Presentation) - [36h Autres] Estelle Mayard, Lelania Sperrazza	B2	TA	-	12	[+]	4

CHIM 2.32 Dutch

B2

4Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
LANG9914-1	Dutch Intermediate Level (dutch language) Catherine Peeters	B2	TA	18	18	-	4

CHIM 2.33 Spanish

B2

4Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
LANG9915-1	Spanish - beginners Valérie Coyette	B2	TA	18	18	-	4

Bridging courses Master in chemistry and bio-industries

Code

Details

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Compulsory courses

B0

60Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
Common core courses
GEST3028-2	Accounting and management Thomas Dogot	B0	Q1	22	26	-	4
GEST3773-1	Management of quality - [6h Autres] Mohamed Ayadi, Sébastien Massart	B0	Q1	18	-	[+]	2
STAT2004-1	Applied statistics : First part Yves Brostaux	B0	Q1	12	12	-	2
STAT2005-1	Applied statistic : Second part Yves Brostaux Corequisite STAT2004-1 Statistique appliquée : 1ère partie	B0	Q2	12	12	-	2
PSYC5897-3	Team, organization and change - [44h Seminar] Daniel Faulx, Tiber Manfredini, Elise Seghers Corequisite MANA0003-1 Portfolio (Bachelier) GEST3773-1 Gestion de la qualité GEST3028-2 Comptabilité et gestion des entreprises	B0	TA	4	-	[+]	2
MANA0003-1	Portfolio (Bachelor) - [24h Autres] Yves Beckers, Hugues Claessens, Gilles Colinet, Pierre Delaplace, Dorothée Goffin Corequisite PSYC5897-3 Equipe, organisation & changement	B0	TA	-	-	[+]	2
RSTG0008-1	Internship (Bachelor) - [18h Autres] Hélène Soyeurt Corequisite PSYC5897-3 Equipe, organisation & changement GEST3028-2 Comptabilité et gestion des entreprises GEST3773-1 Gestion de la qualité	B0	TA	6	-	[+]	2
BIOL2044-1	Plant physiology Patrick du Jardin	B0	Q1	27	9	-	3
BIOL2013-2	General microbiology, Introduction Patrick Fickers, Philippe Jacques	B0	Q1	16	8	-	2
ENVT2044-1	General ecology Grégory Mahy, Arnaud Monty	B0	Q1	24	-	-	2
INFO2038-1	Computer science and algorithmic Hélène Soyeurt	B0	Q1	2	22	-	2
MATH2016-1	General mathematics and modelling of dynamics systems Jérôme Bindelle, Catherine Charles, Frank Delvigne, Gauthier Ligot, Benoît Mercatoris	B0	Q1	24	24	-	4
PHYS3036-1	Environmental physics Bernard Longdoz	B0	Q1	18	18	-	3
LANG2966-2	English language: level 3 - [48h E-learning] Lelania Sperrazza	B0	TA	-	24	[+]	4
INGE0008-1	Multidisciplinary experimental project - [60h Autres] Yves Brostaux, Pierre Delaplace, Sébastien Massart, Benoît Mercatoris, Jacques Mignon, Arnaud Monty Corequisite ENVT2044-1 Ecologie générale BIOL2044-1 Physiologie végétale GEST3773-1 Gestion de la qualité STAT2004-1 Statistique appliquée : 1ère partie STAT2005-1 Statistique appliquée : 2ème partie	B0	TA	6	6	[+]	6
Chemistry and bio-industries
BIAA0003-1	Modelling physical and biological processes Frank Delvigne	B0	Q2	24	-	-	2
BIOL2015-3	Molecular biology Patrick Fickers Corequisite BIOL2016-3 Génétique générale	B0	Q2	24	-	-	2
BIOL2016-3	General genetics Nicolas Gengler, Ludivine Lassois Corequisite BIOL2015-3 Biologie moléculaire	B0	Q2	12	12	-	2
BIOL2019-1	Theoretical chemistry and physics applied to biomoleculs structural analysis Christian Damblon, Loïc Quinton	B0	Q2	24	24	-	4
CHIM9269-2	Catalysis - [2h Autres] Marie-Laure Fauconnier	B0	Q2	6	12	[+]	2
CHIM9242-4	Fundamentals of quantitative analytical chemistry Giorgia Purcaro	B0	Q2	16	32	-	4
ALIM0013-2	Techniques for preparing and preserving foods	B0	Q2				2
	General concepts Christophe Blecker			21	-	-
	In-depth study for bioengineers Christophe Blecker Prerequisite BIAA0002-1 Technologie agricole et alimentaire			3	-	-

Optional activity

B0

5Cr
Code	Details	Bloc	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
RSTG0012-1	Additional internship Pierre Delaplace, Pierre Delaplace	B0	TA	-	-	-	5

Bioengineering: chemistry and bio-industries, professional focus

Core curriculum compulsory courses

Periods 1 and 2

CHIM1.10 Multivaried analysis

CHIM1.11 Analytical Chemistry : instrumental techniques

CHIM1.12 Food preservation and safety

CHIM1.13 Applied genoproteomics

CHIM1.14 Biological chemistry and processes engineering

CHIM1.15 Nutrition

Periods 3 and 4

CHIM1.30 Core curriculum Q2

CHIM1.31 Microbial processes and interactions

CHIM1.32 Engineering and scaling conservation procedures

CHIM1.33 Food industry technologies

Period 3

CHIM1.34 Food engineering

CHIM1.35 Practical chemistry of natural substances

CHIM1.36 Immunology

Period 4

AGRO2.30 Final work and internship

CHIM2.10 Research project and entrepreneurship

Optional activities

Focus optional courses

Period 1 and 2

Choose one module from :

CHIM2.11 Food supplements

CHIM2.12 From gene to protein

CHIM2.24 Extraction, purification, characterization and valuation of biosourced molecules

Choose one module from :

CHIM2.14 Microbial biotechnology - applications

CHIM2.15 Food Science

Choose one module for 4 credits among:

CHIM2.16 Chemical contaminants analysis and risks of explosions

CHIM2.17 Multivaried analysis

Choose one module for 4 credits:

CHIM2.18 Chemistry of bioenergy production

CHIM2.19 Applied immunology

CHIM2.20 Machine learning

Choose a language module from :

All year round

CHIM 2.31 English

CHIM 2.32 Dutch

CHIM 2.33 Spanish

Bridging courses Master in chemistry and bio-industries

Compulsory courses

Common core courses

Chemistry and bio-industries

Optional activity