BIO06017 2019 Sterile Operations Practical
This module aims to provide students with practical skills and an overall understanding of the key technologies used in sterile filling operations in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Demonstrate an increased proficiency in the techniques and skills associated with aseptic processing.
Outline the main steps involved in setting up a sterile fill system.
Outline the gowning and environmental monitoring techniques required for aseptic processing.
Demonstrate the concept of a media-fill for a typical filling operation.
Perform practical laboratory experiments for clean out of place and steam out of place operations.
Perform practical laboratory experiments for sterilisation and autoclaving.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered part time. It will include lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 70% continuous and 30% final exam.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat continuous assessment and/or repeat final exam.
Indicative Syllabus
The following is an indicative summary of the main topics included in this module:
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Environmental monitoring for aseptic processing.
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Gowning requirements for aseptic processing
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Media fill/process simulation
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Cleaning and steaming operations
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Sterilisation and autoclaving
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment Short-form exams/quizzes and lab. practical write-ups. | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 70 % | OnGoing | 5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | End of semester Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 30 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Online lecture. | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Science Laboratory | Laboratory practical experiments. | 24 | Once Per Semester | 1.60 |
Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed self-learning. | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Module Resources
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Concepts and Applications, Gary Walsh, Wiley 2013. ISBN: 978-1-118-77301-7
Basic Biotechnology, 3rd edition, Edited by Colin Ratledge, Bjorn Kristiansen, Cambridge University Press 2006, on line 2012, 9780511802409.
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