School laboratory

The school laboratory is primarily aimed at secondary school pupils. Projects are offered in the fields of natural and engineering sciences, medical technology and biotechnology.

In the school laboratory, pupils work on questions that give them a concrete insight into different scientific disciplines and their methods. They experience and discover the world of science by experimenting, working independently, experiencing things for themselves and formally grasping them.

Experiment NIW-01: It's that easy with the 3D printer

From the sketch to the printed component

3D printing has been inexorably making its way into industrial production for some years now and will be indispensable in a few years' time. As part of the laboratory experiment, you will be introduced to this new technology in a playful way. Firstly, you will learn how a 3D printer works and see how even highly complex components are created. You will then tackle a real design problem on our bearing press. To solve this, you will first sketch a suitable component by hand and then design it in 3D CAD on the PC. Further steps and measures are necessary to finally be able to hold this component in your hands as a 3D print: you prepare the model for printing, improve the geometry with regard to the best possible printability and quality and configure the actual printing process. Then you finally start the printer. We accompany you every step of the way. Finally, you will also assemble the finished component and bring the defective bearing press back to life.

Grades 4-12
Duration approx. 2h
Number of participants 4 to 6                     
Availability January, February, March, July and September
Contact and booking Prof. Dr M. Walter (Tel: 0981/487-559)

Experiment NIW-02: How does a modern wind turbine work?

Turning wind into electricity

The energy of the wind can be converted into electricity using modern wind turbines. The most common type is the three-bladed wind turbine with a horizontal axis. They transfer the rotation of the rotor caused by the wind to an electrical generator, which converts the rotational energy into electrical energy and feeds it into the power grid.
Pupils in years 4 to 12 can find out for themselves how important a suitable location or the angle of inclination of the blades of a wind turbine are in the energy technology laboratory with experiments on the performance of wind turbines. For example, they measure the voltage and current of wind turbines under different conditions.

Grades 4-12
Duration approx. 2h
Number of participants max. 10
Room 92.0. 4                         
Availability January, February, March, July and September

Contact and booking Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Babak Esmaili (Tel: 0981/4877-326)

Experiment NIW-03: Combustion engines, hydrogen and the energy transition

Germany wants to be climate-neutral by 2045.

It sounds strange, but combustion engines will help to achieve this goal. And this despite the ‘combustion engine ban’ in the European Union from 2035.
In a real research laboratory, we take a close-up look at how climate-neutral combustion engines are already contributing to the energy transition.
Through exciting experiments, we will familiarise ourselves with the combustion engine and turn hydrogen into electricity. If you want to discover modern technology in a hands-on way, this is the right place for you.

Year 9-12
Duration approx. 1h
Number of participants 5-10
Availability January, February, March, July, September, October
Contact and booking Johannes Fichtner, M. Sc. (johannes.fichtner@hs-ansbach.de)

Experiment IBT-01: Enzymes - wonders of nature

Experiments on the temperature stability of catalase

Enzymes are proteins that accelerate chemical reactions. They are also known as biocatalysts. Every cell has several thousand enzymes without which no living organism could exist. Many enzymes are used technically to manufacture products in our daily lives. These include foodstuffs, vitamins, flavourings and medicines. Enzymes are also used in environmental protection to break down toxic substances. For example, the enzyme catalase decomposes the toxic hydrogen peroxide formed during cellular respiration into water and oxygen. Hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent in the textile industry. Waste water containing hydrogen peroxide can be disposed of using catalase. This process is much more environmentally friendly than the chemical process and also saves energy. In the experiment, the dependence of catalase activity on temperature is analysed using a photometric method.

Year >10
Duration approx. 2.5 h
Number of participants 4-10                     
Availability January, February, March, July and September
Contact and booking Prof Dr D. Fabritius (dirk.fabritius@hs-ansbach.de)

Experiment IBT-02: Biotechnological production

Experiments on the fermentation of yeast

Biotechnology uses microorganisms to produce pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals or products for the food sector. For this purpose, microorganisms are cultivated in bioreactors under defined conditions and the bioproducts are then purified. In the experiment, baker's yeast is cultivated on a laboratory scale and the growth process is characterised using typical parameters. This can then be used to create a growth profile. In addition, the students get to know the equipment of a biotechnology centre, including the facilities for upstream and downstream processing (production and purification of a bioproduct).

Year >10
Duration approx. 2.5h
Number of participants 8-18                     
Availability January, February, March, July and September
Contact and booking Prof. Dr S. Gaisser (sibylle.gaisser@hs-ansbach.de)

Experiment IBT-03: Polymerase chain reaction

Experiment for the identification of E. coli safety strains

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fundamental method of molecular biology with a wide range of applications. It is used, for example, in paternity tests, to identify criminals and in various areas of medical diagnostics. The aim of our experiment is to differentiate between various E. coli strains used in the laboratory with the aid of PCR. Such a test should be carried out regularly in genetic engineering laboratories. In addition to PCR, the students also learn other basics of molecular biology, such as working with pipettes and carrying out agarose gel electrophoresis.

Year >10
Duration approx. 5 h
Number of participants 12-18                     
Availability February, March, July
Contact and booking Prof. Dr A. Martin (annette.martin@hs-ansbach.de)

Experiment IBT-04: How to make bacteria glow

Genetic engineering to try out

One of the core areas of biotechnology is the genetic engineering of proteins in a suitable host organism. Recombinant proteins produced in this way are used in the medical field as drugs, for example. For example, human insulin is produced recombinantly in E. coli bacteria.
The practical course involves working with genetically modified bacteria that carry the gene for GFP (green fluorescent protein) and therefore fluoresce themselves. Standard genetic engineering methods such as plasmid preparation, restriction and gel electrophoresis are taught.

Year >10
Duration approx. 3-4 h
Number of participants 12-18                    
Availability February, March, July
Contact and booking Prof. Dr A. Martin (annette.martin@hs-ansbach.de)

University for children

The Ansbach Children's University offers primary school pupils their first and early contact with Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and its facilities. The concept also gives the children age-appropriate access to experimental work in the laboratory. The laboratory practicals are adapted to the children's level of development, so there is the option of following up with further visits in higher classes to investigate more complex issues. This allows a stronger bond to develop between the pupils and the university even before they begin their studies.

At the end of each semester, i.e. in January/February and July/September, primary school classes, for example, can experience a taster day in the laboratory on request through their respective teachers. The focus is on having fun experimenting and getting to know a laboratory. The laboratory practicals at the Children's University are free of charge for schools. Please send enquiries in the field of biotechnology to Prof. Dr. Dirk Fabritius and Prof. Dr. Sibylle Gaisser.

 

Lectures to get a taste of it

Are you still unsure what and where you want to study? Would you like to experience the degree programmes that interest you ‘live’? Then why not try out a lecture to get an impression of a particular degree programme and experience the atmosphere in the lecture hall and on campus.

Taster lectures are regular lectures that individual students can attend as guests without any obligation. Attending these lectures gives you a first impression of the degree programme, you get to know professors and students and experience the atmosphere at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences. The aim is not to fully understand the content of the lecture, but merely to gain an impression and a realistic idea of a particular degree programme.

Everything at a glance

  • The taster lectures offered, including the times, take place in the winter or summer semester (winter semester
    01.10.-15.02., summer semester: 15.03.-31.07.).
  • There are no lectures on public holidays and during lecture-free periods.
  • A lecture/taster lecture usually lasts 90 minutes.
  • Attendance is free of charge.
  • Registration is done directly via the professor indicated in the list by e-mail. To the contact details of all persons.
    Exceptions: For groups, e.g. school classes, please contact the General Student Advisory Service!
  • Here you can find an overview of the taster lectures of the Faculty of Engineering!
  • Here you will find an overview of the taster lectures of the Faculty of Business!

Summer Academy

The Faculty of Engineering at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences is once again organising the Summer Academy for pupils in grades 9 to 13 who are interested in technology. The students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a wide range of research areas. The Summer Academy takes place daily from 8 July to 11 July from 09:00 to 12:30, including short breaks. We offer a week full of interesting workshops that the students can organise individually. All they need to bring is a love of technology and a snack for in between. Workshops are offered every day and students are free to choose between them. They can also take part on selected days only. Our Summer Academy flyer summarises the workshops and key information as well as the link and QR code for registration. If certain workshops have aroused the students' interest and they would like to take part, they can register online via the specially set up DFN survey. Pupils can find further information on the registration process directly on the DFN registration page. However, the number of participants is limited to 10 per workshop.

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If teachers would like to take part in a day with an entire class, whereby the pupils are divided between the workshops offered on that day, you can send your enquiry directly to p.schell@hs-ansbach.de.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Patricia Schell by e-mail (p.schell@hs-ansbach.de) or telephone (0981 4877-423).

 

 

 

 

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