MLU
PHA.03531.03 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Complete module description)
Original version English
PHA.03531.03 5 CP
Module label Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Module code PHA.03531.03
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Institut für Pharmazie
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (MA120 LP) (Master) > Pharmazie Pharmaceut.Biotech.MA120, Version of accreditation (WS 2008/09 - WS 2015/16) > Pflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Prof. Dr. M. Pietzsch
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
Knowledge of the basic concepts and technologies of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Terminology & Definitions
Overview on industrial development and production processes
Knowledge of product classes
Insight to interdisciplinary cooperation in biopharmaceutical drug development and production
Organizational structures and industries
Interrelation of biotechnology & medicine
Practical skills in biochemical methods
Practical skills in chemical calculations
Module contents
A.1 Course A.1: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology • General introduction and history of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (PhBT) • Products of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology • Drug target identification, and validation • Selection and construction of production strains • Production aspects: Up- and Downstream Processing • Introduction to formulation • Analytical aspects • Clinical aspects • Regulatory aspects
A.2 Course A.2: Basic lab course on biochemical methods • Chemical calculations (stoichiometry) • Weighing, Pipetting • Spectrophotometry • Centrifugation • Dialysis • Measurement of pH, preparation of buffer solutions, ionic strength. • Protein assay using BRADFORD and BCA-methods • Determination of enzyme activity, continuous and end point methods
Forms of instruction Lecture (2 SWS)
Practical training (2 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Wintersemester
Module capacity unlimited
Time of examination
Credit points 5 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Module course label Course type Course title SWS Workload of compulsory attendance Workload of preparation / homework etc Workload of independent learning Workload (examination and preparation) Sum workload
Course 1 Lecture Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 2 0
Course 2 Practical training Basic lab course on biochemical methods 2 0
Course 3 Course Selbststudium 0
Workload by module 150 150
Total module workload 150
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Final exam of module
Examination on lab course contents, Protocol on lab course
Klausur
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Winter semester No %
Course 2 Winter semester No %
Course 3 Winter semester No %