BIOPRENG 7066 - Advanced Technologies in Biopharmaceutical Processing
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code BIOPRENG 7066 Course Advanced Technologies in Biopharmaceutical Processing Coordinating Unit Bioprocess Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Robert Falconer
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Tutorial Thursday 11:00am-1:00pm -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Acquire the skills to search for material about emerging medical technologies using scientific and patent search engines, and regulatory authority sites.
2. Be able to evaluate and debate evidence on the benefits and risk associated with new medical technologies.
3. Have the skills to design manufacturing processes for diverse medical products such as gene therapy, cell therapy, and combined gene and cell therapy products like CAR-T.
4. Acquire the skill sets for independent self-education so the candidate can source relevant material, appraise and devise manufacturing processes for emerging medical technologies.
5. Gain knowledge of the diversity of technologies for delivery of mRNA, plasmid DNA, siRNA or similar therapeutic agent.
6. Have the skills to design liquid formulations of therapeutic proteins products.
7. Gain oral presentation skills with practiced performance, good quality slides, and informed content.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
7 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4,5,6,7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,7 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4,5,7 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
1. Pauline M. Doran, Bioprocess Engineering Principles (2nd Edition, 2003)
Online Learning
1. MyUni
2. Web of Science
3. Espacenet
4. U.S. Food and Drug Administration website -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
1. On-line study
2. Face-to-face tutorial
3. Oral presentation
4. Guided self-educationWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
SubTotal 24 156Activity Contact hours Workload Pre-recorded lectures 0 36 Face-to face tutorial 16 32 Oral presentation 8 16 Guided self-education 0 72
Total 180 hours
Learning Activities Summary
1. Introduction of biopharmaceutical processing (1 Week)
2. Advanced technologies applied in manufacturing of CAR T Cell Therapy (2 Weeks)
3. Manufacturing Strategies for mRNA Vaccines and Therapeutics (2 Weeks)
4. Virus like particles protein platform technologies (2 weeks)
5. Advanced biomaterials and technologies applied in DNA/RNA delivery (2 weeks)
6. Bioprocess design and technologies selection for monoclonal antibodies manufacturing (2 weeks)
7. Project presentation- advanced technology design for one biopharmaceutical products (1 week) -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
1. 2x assignments: 40% of marks
2. 4x oral Presentation: 20% of marks
3. 2x mid-term tests: 40% of marks
The specific due date for each assessment will be available on Myuni
Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
On-line submission and hard copyCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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