Module: Animal Cell Biotechnology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Animal Cell Biotechnology
Module Code	BE435
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Naomi Walsh Semester 2: Naomi Walsh Autumn: Naomi Walsh
Module Teachers	Paul Leonard Paula Meleady Phil Cummins Christine Loscher Naomi Walsh Denise Harold Linda Holland
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
Array

Description

To provide the student with an overview of modern research and industrial applications of animal cell biology To provide an appreciation of the applications of animal cell culture and related technologies and their applications in industry, research and medicine.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate the techniques underlying Animal Cell Biotechnology
2. Discuss the application of animal cell biotechnology in commercial production of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and other biopharmaceuticals
3. Evaluate methods used to genetically manipulate animal cells.
4. Discuss the biological role and potential medical applications of stem cells.
5. Discuss some of the ethical issues associated with human animal biotechnology and its applications
6. Evaluate how animal cell biotechnology research methods (including gene editing, next generation sequencing and gene expression profiling) can be applied to understanding disease.
7. Evaluate the different models used in animal biotechnology such as biopharma production and research

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	A series of lectures detailing the fundamental aspects of animal cell biology.
Independent Study	101	Reading of recomended texts that further develop central core concepts highlighted during lectures
Total Workload: 125

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

Research, clinical and industrial applications of animal cell culture, including
Cell and Tissue Engineering

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

Alberts, B., et al.,: 2007, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5, Garland Publishers,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BT	BSc in Biotechnology
GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

28-MAY-09

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