Module Details

Module Code: BIOT8004
Title: Ad Bioanalytical Techniques
Long Title: Advanced Bioanalytical Techniq
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4218 - Biotechnology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the student to advanced principles and applications of modern bioanalytical techniques.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse a broad range of immunoassay systems and describe the principles and applications of modern immunochemical automated systems.
LO2 Evaluate the relative merits of different bioassay systems and biomarkers used in the evaluation of safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and environmental pollutants.
LO3 Evaluate the principles of biosensor design and display a comprehensive knowledge of the wide range of molecular recognition elements and transducers available, and the medical, bioprocessing and environmental applications of this technology.
LO4 Explain the applications and requirements of quality, standardisation & validation principles in bioanalytical techniques
LO5 Discuss the application of nanotechnology and the future of bioanalytical techniques
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).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Indicative Content
Biosensors and Affinity Sensors
Technology & application, Enzyme & Microbial biosensors, Fibre optical biosensors, Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), Immunosensors, Electrochemical, Piezoelectric & Calorimetric sensors, Nanomechanical & Integrated optical biosensors.
Immunochemical Techniques
Advanced principles of immunoassays. Time Resolved fluorimetry, Luminometry, Automation, Immunomagnetic separation techniques & applications. Advanced concepts of standardisation and method validation, Immuno-PCR, Microarray and microspot technology
Bioassay Methodologies
Bioassay for drug development, Anti-Viral & Anti-Cancer bioassays, Anti- Microbial bioassay, Cell-based receptor functional assays, Enzyme bioassays.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Assessment of principles & application of immunoassay systems
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent & directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Wild D.. (2013), Immunoassay handbook, 4th. Elsevier Science & Technology, Oxford, [ISBN: 0080970370].
  • Rogers K.R & Mulchandani A.. (2010), Affinity Biosensors: Techniques & Prorcols, [ISBN: 1617370665].
  • Gosling, J. (2006), Immunoassays, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0199637113].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jeanette M. Van Emon. (2007), Immunoassay and other bioanalytical techniques, 1st. CRC Press, [ISBN: 0849339421].
  • Atta-ur Rahman, MI Choudhary, W Thompson,. (2001), Bioassay Techniques for Drug Development, [ISBN: 9058230511].
  • Xueji Zhang, Huangxian Ju, Joseph Wang. (2008), Electrochemical sensors, biosensors, and their biomedical applications, [ISBN: 0123737389].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SPHBI_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 7 Mandatory