BIO09072 2019 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN BIOPROCESSING

General Details

Full Title
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN BIOPROCESSING
Transcript Title
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN BIOPR
Code
BIO09072
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
BIO - Bio Tech/Eng/Chem
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Kieran Tobin, Mary Butler
Programme Membership
SG_SBIPR_E09 201900 Postgraduate Certificate in Science in BioPharmaceutical Processing SG_SBIOP_M09 201900 Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Science SG_SBIOP_O09 201900 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Biopharmaceutical Science SG_SBIOP_M09 202300 Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Science SG_SBIOP_O09 201700 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Biopharmaceutical Science
Description

This module examines the emerging new technologies in the biopharmaceutical industry. It evaluates the current trends towards improved productivity, and also evaluates the increasing diversification in the product pipeline. The practical component of the module covers much of the skills associated with the use of single-use technologies in biopharmaceutical processing.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Outline and evaluate the key trends towards improved productivity in the biopharmaceutical industry.

2.

Describe the challenges of creating a modular, fully single-use facility.

3.

Describe the theory and challenges associated with continuous bioprocessing for both upstream and downstream bioprocessing operations.

4.

Describe the increasing diversification in the product pipeline, outlining advances in cell therapies, gene therapies, combination products and precision medicines.

5.

Demonstrate a range of practical skills associated with single-use technologies used for both upstream and downstream processing operations.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

As this is a practical-based module attendance at the NIBRT or IT Sligo training laboratories is a requirement. A certain amount of the assessment work will take place at these locations. The remaining 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/SAQ’s, project assignments/reports, practical/project work, essays, oral presentations, vivas etc.

Module Assessment Strategies

As this is a practical-based module, attendance at the NIBRT practical session is mandatory. Some of the assessment for the module will take place during the practical session.

The remaining assessment approach for this module is 100% continuous assessment, with a range of assessment methods employed including short-form assessment exams and practical report write-ups.

Repeat Assessments

Repeat assessment at Autumn exam boards 

Indicative Syllabus

The range of topics covered in the module will include some or all of the following:

  • Single use technologies
  • Continuous Bioprocessing
  • Process intensification
  • Emerging Therapies

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Open Book Exam End of practical assessment exams. Coursework Assessment Closed Book Exam 50 % Any 1,2,3
2 Pre practical assessment Coursework Assessment Closed Book Exam 20 % Any 1,2,3,4
3 practical report writeup Coursework Assessment Written Report/Essay 30 % Any 3,5

Part Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Not Specified Ongoing lectures. 1 Fortnightly 0.50
Independent Learning UNKNOWN Research project report and presentation. 3 Weekly 3.00
Practical / Laboratory Science Laboratory NIBRT Training Facility attendance. 16 UNKNOWN 16.00
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 16.50 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Doran, Pauline M. 'Bioprocess Engineering Principles'. Academic Press. 1995.

Ratledge, Colin and Kristiansen Bjorn. 'Basic Biotechnology'. Cambridge Press. 2001.

Walsh, Gary. 'Biopharmaceuticals'. Wiley. 2003.

Journal Resources

as per moodle resources

URL Resources

as per moodle resources

Other Resources

None

Additional Information

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