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, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Parkville. It needs BPS2011.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Parkville
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2022 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 2022 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 review published literature addressing the manufacture, purification and formulation of these products. The unit is compatible with Monash University's goals for research-led teaching.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory reportReportThreshold hurdle20%
- Individual assignmentAssignmentThreshold hurdle20%
- Workshop submissionsWorkshopThreshold hurdle10%
- Mid-semester testIn class testThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExamThreshold hurdle40%
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
- Laboratories12 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Assessments1 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
- One hour of scheduled assessment
- Twenty-four hours of self-directed study
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Crommelin, D.J.A., Sindelar, R.D. & Meibohm, B. (2019). Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Fundamentals and Applications 5th ed. Springer International Publishing.
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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Megan Waldhuber
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Megan Waldhuber
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS3021?
You need BPS2011 before you enrol.
When is BPS3021 offered?
In 2022, BPS3021 runs in Semester 1 at Parkville.
Does BPS3021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.