UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

BPS3321 Biotechnology products

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

BPS3321 Biotechnology products is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Parkville. It needs BPS2041.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Parkville

The 2027 handbook has no page for BPS3321. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before BPS3321

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After BPS3321

No unit lists BPS3321 as a prerequisite in the 2020 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 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 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterParkvilleOn campus
First semester (Fully flex)ParkvilleFlexible

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Explain the biotechnology processes in the production and purification of a recombinant protein pharmaceutical active.



  2. 2

    Describe the principles involved in the formulation of biomolecules, vaccines and gene therapies.



  3. 3

    Research and report on the considerations affecting the development of a specific biotechnology product.

  4. 4

    Methodically interrogate the scientific literature to find, evaluate and discuss relevant sources.

  5. 5

    Write an effective research proposal or product report that follows conventions in the discipline.

Workload and teaching

  • Twelve  x1-hour online modules (discovery)
  • Twelve  x2-hour workshops
  • Twenty-four hours of self-directed study

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Megan Waldhuber
Unit Coordinators
Dr Megan Waldhuber

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BPS3321?

You need BPS2041 before you enrol.

When is BPS3321 offered?

In 2020, BPS3321 runs in Semester 1 at Parkville.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020