BPS3021 Biotechnology
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BPS3021 Biotechnology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs BPS2011.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BPS3021
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BPS3021
No unit lists BPS3021 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
This unit introduces students to the principles of biotechnology and the application of these principles to pharmaceutical product development. The unit also aims to further develop student skills in information literacy and scientific writing. Students will identify and research issues and questions to develop their knowledge of biomolecular pharmaceutical products. Students will undertake literature searches addressing the manufacture, purification and formulation of these products. The unit is compatible with Monash University's goals for research-led teaching.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for BPS3021.
Assessment
- Laboratory reportReportThreshold hurdle10%
- Individual assignmentAssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Workshop submissionsWorkshopThreshold hurdle10%
- Mid-semester testIn class testThreshold hurdle10%
- End-of-semester examExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain and demonstrate (using standard laboratory techniques) the biotechnology processes used in the production and purification of a recombinant protein pharmaceutical active.
- 2
Discuss the principles involved in the formulation of biomolecules, vaccines and gene therapies.
- 3
Research and report on the considerations affecting the development of biosimilars.
- 4
Methodically interrogate the scientific literature to find, evaluate and discuss relevant sources.
- 5
Write an effective research proposal or product report that follows conventions in the discipline.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops22 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Laboratories8 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Twelve 1.5-hour online modules (Discovery)
- Twelve 2-hour workshops
- Four 2-hour laboratories
- Twelve 1-hour Q&A sessions
- Twenty-four hours of self-directed study
Learning resources
Technology resources
For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Megan Waldhuber
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Megan Waldhuber
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS3021?
You need BPS2011 before you enrol.
When is BPS3021 offered?
BPS3021 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
Does BPS3021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.