Module Details

Module Code: BIOE7010
Title: Project
Long Title: Project
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module allows students to engage in independent research into an area of particular interest within the field of GMP and Technology in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or medical devices sectors culminating in the submission of a project. It is recommended that 35 Credits of the BSc in GMP and Technology are completed before enrolling for this module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Undertake a review of relevant and appropriate literature to determine current knowledge in the project area.
LO2 Plan, manage and conduct a coherent body of research aimed at realising the objectives of the project.
LO3 Apply knowledge gained to a selected topic in Pharma, Biopharma or Medical Device manufacturing project.
LO4 Construct a comprehensive and clear report documenting the findings of the study.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
10207 STAT7004 Process Improvement
10060 MGMT7047 Technology Transfer
11129 MANU7006 Maintenance and Utilities
11130 MGMT7048 Manufacturing Operations
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Project management
The need for project management; the role of the project cycle; project management tools and techniques;
Project Scope
The project may address any aspect relevant to Pharmaceutical or medical devices companies. Projects will have a workplace orientation and may be chosen in conjunction with industry. Designing a production process. Examples include:Developing validation procedures. Preformulation studies e.g. investigation and degradation of active ingredients. Students are expected to identify likely project outcomes, develop their project scope, plan their programme, and report regularly on their progress towards project objectives. They are aware that objectives may change as work progresses, and they are expected to address changing needs.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Project proposal and Schedule
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Initial Literature Review
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Project Submission
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Discussion of submitted sections of work with thesis/project supervisor Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Undertaking project, including research and analysis Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Discussion of submitted sections of work with thesis/project supervisor Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Undertaking project, including research and analysis Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Berry, Ralph. (2004), Research Project: How To Write It, 5th. Routledge, p.140, [ISBN: 0415334454].
  • Diana Ridley. (2012), The Literature Review, 2nd. SAGE, London, p.214, [ISBN: 9781446201435].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SGMPR_7 Bachelor of Science in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology 2 Mandatory