BIO08043 2022 Biopharmaceutical Facilities and Utilities
This module aims to provide the student with a good understanding of the main support service areas involving both facilities and utilities that underpin the modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Outline the main elements and features of facilities and utilities relating to the modern biopharmaceutical industry.
List and describe the main facility design concepts including cleanroom technology for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
Describe the key elements of a water treatment system for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
Describe the key principles involved in cleaning and sterilisation systems for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
Understand the application of minor equipment and design and testing principle of piping systems within a Bioprocessing Facility.
Perform research on a relevant topic and analyse, evaluate and draw conclusions accordingly. Communicate and explain scientific data relating to facilities and utilities for biopharmaceutical processing.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
as above
Module Assessment Strategies
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
as per moodle page
Module Dependencies
Indicative Syllabus
1. General Overview of Facilities and Utilities.
2. Facility Design Concepts for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
3. Cleanroom Technology (design, operation and monitoring) for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
4. Water Treatment Systems for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
5. Cleaning Systems for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
6. Sterilisation Technologies for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
7. Other equipment, utilities and piping systems for Biopharmaceutical Processing.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Open Book Exam Online | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 15 % | Week 4 | 1,2,3 |
2 | Open Book Exam Online | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 15 % | Week 9 | 4,5 |
3 | Other Exam Online | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 30 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4 |
4 | Individual Project Mini Research | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 40 % | Week 15 | 6 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Online | Online | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | Online | Mini Research Activities | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Module Resources
‘Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - Concepts and Applications' by Gary Walsh.
Wiley Publications. 2007. ISBN - 978-0-470-01244-4.
ISPE Baseline Guide Volume 6 - ‘Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities'.
ISPE Baseline Guide Volume 4 - ‘Water and Steam Systems'.
PDA Technical Report #1 - ‘Validation of Moist Heat Sterilisation Processes'.
2007. Supplement Volume 61. No. S-1.
as per moodle page
as per moodle page
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