BIO07014 2019 Bioanalytical Techniques L7 Theory.
This module aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of the theory, practice and interpretation of the various pharmacopoeia tests and instrumentation routinely employed in a Biopharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory to assess the quality of raw materials, intermediate and finished-goods product.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Interpret the European Pharamcopoeia and US Pharmacopoeia for QC Testing.
Outline and evaluate the basic test methods routinely employed in the analysis of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products.
Describe the typical analytical equipment employed for performance of the analytical test methods.
Describe the basic principles of Lean Manufacturing as related to laboratory practices.
Analyse and draw conclusions from typical quantitative and qualitative data obtained in an analytical laboratory and/or data presented in problem solving exercises.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered fulltime. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 50% Continuous Assessment and 50% Final exam'. There will be 2 MCQs given during the semester, one mid semester and the second at the end of the semester. An online Long Answer Question Paper will take place towards the end of the semester.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat exam or repeat continuous assessment.
Indicative Syllabus
The following is a summary indication of the main topics included in this module:
Introduction to GLP. GMP and ISO 17025.
The principles and applications of the following bioanalytical technologies:
- pH calibration and measurements.
- Conductivity measurements.
- Melting point.
- Osmolality measurements.
- Titrations.
- Loss on drying.
- Residue on Ignition.
- Heavy Metals tests.
- Optical rotation.
- Particle size analysis.
- Viscosity.
- Relative density.
- HPLC – Principles and Applications.
- Protein Electrophoresis.
- Immunoassays and protein assays.
- Introduction to PCR.
- Bioburden analysis
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Multiple Choice Questions | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 15 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3,4 |
2 | Multiple Choice Questions | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 15 % | Week 11 | 1,2,3,5 |
3 | LAQ | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 14 | 3,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full 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 | Not Specified | Directed self-study. | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Online lecture. | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Not Specified | Directed self-study. | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Module Resources
Protein Biochemistry and proteomics: Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-12-088545-9.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: An Introduction for Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists, 2nd Edition. J. Daan and R. Sindelar. Publisher: Taylor and Francis. ISBN: 0415285003.
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