Module Details

Module Code: TECH
Module Title: Current Trends in Biopharmaceutical Technology
Title: Current Trends in Biopharmaceutical Technology
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: David Phelan
Module Author:: Damien Brady
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to inform students of the current important and topical trends in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. A feature of the module will be the incorporation of guest speakers from the Biopharma industry to deliver
highly structured presentations to students in a non-lecture style delivery. This approach will extend to talks by academic staff and previous graduates to students using a similar structured style including question and answer time. Students will also decide on selected topics to bring to the class environment in student led scenario's assisted by academic staff.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Construct coherent arguments or explain current concepts and articulate ideas clearly to a range of audiences, formally and informally, through a variety of communication techniques.
LO2 Select and review appropriate scientific and company literature using relevant scientific journals and library databases
LO3 Explain the key drivers for change in modern biopharmaceutical production
LO4 Interact with stakeholders and other external speakers demonstrating a high level of ethical, social, scientific, entrepreneurial and wider professional conduct
LO5 Communicate an in-depth knowledge of various selected topics and trends in the biopharmaceutical sector
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Selected topics in Biopharmaceutical Technology
Syllabus content will centre on topical and industrially relevant aspects of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including cell line technology, bioprocessing, protein therapeutics, Immunobiologics and sterile manufacturing.
Internal & External Industry expert speakers
Areas covered will evolve from talks delivered by invited speakers. In addition research and development discussed in this module will link to the research activities of third level academic staff in enviroCORE and further afield.
Work Placement
During time allocated for this module, the learner will undertake further preparatory work to define and arrange their Semester 3 placement if required.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment70.00%
Project30.00%

Assessments

Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.33 95
Work - based Learning Contact Visit to NIBRT Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Steve Hall,Peter F. Stanbury,Allan Whitaker. (2016), Principles of Fermentation Technology, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.824, [ISBN: 9780080999531].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Nature Biotechnology.
  • Microbial Biotechnology.
  • Biotechnology Letters.
This module does not have any other resources
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