Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Workshop

Module Offerings

6109BCBMOL-JAN-CTY

Aims

To provide in-depth knowledge of current approaches used in recombinant protein production and their applications in different biotechnology sectors.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically discuss the core principles of recombinant protein production.
2.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different expression hosts and vectors used in recombinant protein technology.
3.
Design, implement, and test a recombinant protein production project.
4.
Understand industry standards and legislations surrounding production and use of recombinant proteins in biotechnology.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Production, use, and regulation of recombinant proteins in industrial biotechnology and biomedical sciences. Protein expression hosts and expression vectors. Protein expression, purification, and activity assay strategies. Use of bioinformatics and genomic information in protein production. Use of synthetic biology principles in recombinant protein projects.
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide in-depth knowledge of current approaches used in recombinant protein production and their applications in different biotechnology sectors.
Additional Information:
This is an optional module. Employability: The practicals in this module are based upon the work undertaken by scientists working in the biotechnology industry sector and those pursuing a research career in the life sciences. They will give the student the necessary skills and experience to meet the workplace needs of biotechnology industries. They have been developed in consultation with employers of biotechnology graduates who have confirmed that the practical sessions are suitable and applicable to the industrial and biomedical workplace. Inclusivity: A conscious effort will be made to elevate the contributions of scientists from underrepresented groups, incorporating their research papers into the lecture material, showing photographs of diverse researchers, exploiting the EDIpedia database and highlighting good practice.

Assessments

Essay

Report