BIO08040 2022 Biocontamination Control
Full Title
Biocontamination Control
Transcript Title
Biocontamination Control
Code
BIO08040
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
BIO - Bio Tech/Eng/Chem
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Yvonne Lang, Mary Butler
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPM_K08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Industrial Science
SG_SBIOT_E08 202200 Certificate in Bioprocessing Technologies
SG_SBIOP_K08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biopharmaceutical Science
Description
This module aims to provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the general principles and methods of Biocontamination control; establishing and verifying the formal system for contamination control and associated test methods and requirements; traditional and modern methods of microbial detection; expressing, interpreting and reporting results; training and documentation requirements.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Discuss and critically evaluate the most relevant microbes for the biopharmaceutical industry and identify and discuss appropriate prevention techniques for each contaminant.
2.
Source and interpret the theory behind the detection test methods available, including traditional and rapid identification testing.
3.
Develop and justify an appropriate monitoring regime for a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical facility.
4.
Describe the relevant regulatory expectations for Biocontamination Control including ICH Q8, Q9 and Q10.
5.
Perform research on a relevant topic and analyse, evaluate, communicate and explain scientific data relating to biocontamination control.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
'This module will be delivered part-time in the form of on line tutorials augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. 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
Assessment Strategies
The assessment approach for this module will be 100% Continuous Assessment with a range of assessment methods employed including some of the following: short-form assessment exams incl. MCQ's, project assignments, practical work, essays, oral presentations, vivas etc.
Continuous Assessment of Course Work - 30% of marks.
End of term online exam - 30% of marks.
Mini research project - 40% of marks.
The miniproject is a MANDATORY form of assessment for any modules on this programme with a miniproject component.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment or Project Resubmission.
Indicative Syllabus
General principles and methods of Biocontamination control.
Establishing and verifying the formal system for control and associated test methods and requirements.
Traditional and modern methods of microbial detection.
Training and documentation requirements.
Basic microbiology and specific microbes of relevance.
Potential sources of contamination.
Techniques & tools for prevention and correction/removal of biocontamination including, monitoring and detection methods.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Book Exam Online | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 15 % | Week 5 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Open Book Exam Online | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 15 % | Week 10 | 2,3,4 |
| 3 | LAQ Exam Online | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 30 % | Week 14 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 4 | Individual Project Mini Research | Project | Project | 35 % | End of Term | 5 |
| 5 | Oral | Coursework Assessment | Interview | 5 % | End of Term | 5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Online | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Online | Mini Research Activities | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Hugo and Russell's: Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Seventh Edition) Editor(s): Stephen P Denyer, Norman A Hodges, Sean P Gorman Print ISBN: 9780632064670 Online ISBN: 9780470988329.
Microbial Limit and Bioburden Tests: Validation Approaches and Global Requirements,Second Edition, 2nd Edition By Lucia Clontz. ISBN: 978-1-4200534-8-7.
Rapid Microbiological Methods in the Pharmaceutical Industry Editors: Martin C. Easter ISBN: 978-1-57491-141-1 (hardback) 978-0-203-01087-7 (electronic).
Journal Resources
as per moodle page
URL Resources
as per moodle page
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None