Module Details

Module Code: BIOT7014
Title: Downstream Bioprocessing
Long Title: Downstream Bioprocessing
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 is designed to familarise students with the downstream processing of recombinant biopharmaceutical products.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Provide an overview of a typical biopharmaceutical downstream process.
LO2 Outline the properties of Bioproducts utilised for purification.
LO3 Describe the main stages of downstream processing operations.
LO4 Discuss the role of clean rooms in the manufacturing facility.
LO5 Perform experimental tasks related to downstream processing.
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Biopharmaceutical downstream process.
Overview of a typical downstream process for biopharmaceuticals. Differences between manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. Generic drugs and biosimilars.
Bioproducts and Contamination
A description of the physical and chemical properties of proteins exploited in purification. DNA, microbial, viral and endotoxin contamination of bioproducts.
Downstream Processing Operations
Harvesting of cells, disruption of cells, product isolation, centrifugation, filtration and protein purification. Removal of DNA, viral and pyrogenic contamination. Formulation of bioactive compounds. Analytical testing requirements. Packaging and labelling of recombinant biopharmaceutical products. Water purity requirements.
Manufacturing Facilities and Clean Rooms
The role of clean rooms in maintaining sterility. Clean room classification, gowning, cleaning, deconatmination and sanitisation. Environmental monitoring of clean rooms. Overview of regulations.
Laboratory Programme
Conduct relevant laboratory procedures and practical skills.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Theory based assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Theory based assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
Laboratory practicals and report writing
No End of Module Formal 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 Classroom Instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory Practicals Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-Directed Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael C. Flickinger. (2013), Downstream Industrial Biotechnology: Recovery and Purification, J. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118131244].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gary Walsh. (2007), Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Concepts and Applications, J. Wiley, [ISBN: 9780470012444].
  • Roshni L. Dutton and Jeno M. Scharer 2007. Advanced technologies in biopharmaceutical processing, Blackwell Pub., [ISBN: 978-0-8138-0517-7].
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 5 Mandatory