Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
4110BCBMOL-SEP-CTY
Aims
To introduce an overview in biotechnology and the main applications including bioprocessing. How the biotechnology industry has developed in different fields.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise the differentiation of biotechnology processes into white, green, red and blue fields of research, and describe the principles of these fields.
2.
Describe the use of bioprocessing systems and their applications.
3.
Interpret and present biotechnological data.
4.
Present research findings as part of a group.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Overview in how biotechnology has become an important field nowadays.
Principles of White, Green, Red and Blue biotechnology.
Careers in biotechnology (lab and non-lab based).
The business of biotechnology, companies, finance and market for biotechnological applications, legislation, ethics and management.
Principles of bioprocessing operations and introduction to bioprocess development. Challenges associated.
Cell culture, plant, mammalian, microbial as examples of bioprocessing
Bioreactors and fermenter systems: industrial applications
Principles of the production of biopharmaceuticals and their role in gene therapy, regenerative medicine, microbiome engineering and immunology.
Biotechnology in agriculture and environment.
Module Overview:
This module provides an overview in biotechnology and the main applications including bioprocessing. You will explore how the biotechnology industry has developed in different fields.
This module provides an overview in biotechnology and the main applications including bioprocessing. You will explore how the biotechnology industry has developed in different fields.
Additional Information:The module will be delivered through a series of lectures, practicals, and workshops.