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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

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Module Title Biopharmaceutical Facility Design & Operation
Module Code BE419
School School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Brian Freeland
Semester 2: Brian Freeland
Autumn: Brian Freeland
Module TeachersPaul Cahill
Paula Meleady
Brian Freeland
John Milne
Denise Harold
Linda Holland
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Coursework Only
Description

This module will provide an overview of the technical and managerial challenges associated with the design and construction of a modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. It will address the major components of such an exercise including site planning through conceptual and detailed design and on to commissioning, start-up and validation. A typical case study illustrating the integrated approach to facility design will also be considered. Attention will be given to the day-to-day operation of a biopharmaceutical facility operating in a regulated environment. Following facility construction, issues such as materials flow, personnel flow and some general utilities necessary for successful production will also be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will have an overview of the technical and managerial challenges associated with the design and construction of a modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Written Examn/a100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

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