BIO06020 2019 BIOANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES PRACTICAL

Outline and evaluate the various test methods routinely employed in the analysis of biopharmaceutical products.

Perform a range of relevant laboratory-based, basic experiments relating to the Quality Control of biopharmaceutical products.

Interpret data from both qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.

Analyse typical data obtained in an analytical laboratory.

Report on experimental results and findings using Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

This module will be delivered part time.  It will include lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning.  The laboratory practical will be completed at NIBRT, Dublin.  Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources

The module is 70% continuous assessment and 30% final exam.  The assessment will consist of a range of quizzes, assignments and laboratory write-ups.

Repeat assessment or practical and/or final exam. 

The following is an indication of the typical laboratory-based experiments that may be undertaken for this module:

• Solutions and buffer preparation.
• Use of balances, micropipettes & volumetric transfer.
• Measurement of chemicals properties e.g. pH, Conductivity and Osmolality.
• Protein assays.
• Introduction to HPLC.
• Aseptic Technique.