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Archived Version 2014 - 2015

Module Title	Analyses in Pharmacology, Immunology and Microbiology
Module Code	BE403
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Brendan O'Connor	Office Number	X222
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To provide a basic understanding of pharmacology and biopharmacology. To investigate certain pharmacological analytical methods To investigate immunological analysis methods and applications

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
2. Distinguish between pharmacology and biopharmacology
3. Differentiate between chemical and biochemical drug analysis
4. Illustrate advanced analytical/bioanalytical techniques for pharma/biopharma separations
5. Describe key advanced techniques in immunoanalysis and their applications
6. Discriminate between the correct choices of antibodies for relevant applications
7. Understand the importance of quality control and ethics in the design of assays and therapies based on antibodies
8. Develop new ideas for use of antibodies

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent Study	89	No Description
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

Indicative Syllabus
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Course Description
Administration of drugs & drug delivery systems Drug Metabolism (phase I & phase II inactivation of drugs) Introduction to BioPharmacology CZE Analysis of pharma/biopharma drugs NMR Analysis of biochemical biopharma drugs Mass Spec analysis of drug molecules Production, isolation and characterisation of antibodies Chimaeric, humanised, human and bifunctional antibodies and their uses Genetics of antibody production-Tumour detection, imaging and treatment using immunological approaches Preparation of antibody/enzyme, antibody/drug and carrier-drug conjugated Immunological method development for antigen detection and disease diagnosis-Immunocytochemistry Biosensors Biochips and arrays and their applications-Case studies in immunoanalysis

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AS	BSc in Analytical Science
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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