n.BA.XX.MBDPA.23HS (Protein Analysis) 
Module: Protein Analysis
This information was generated on: 16 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MBDPA.23HS
Title
Protein Analysis
Credits
2

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology / Chemistry
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme

RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Chemistry degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Prof. Dr. Sabina Gerber
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 54 28 / sabina.gerber@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Prof. Dr. Sabina Gerber, Roland Josuran
Entrance Requirements Biochemistry 3, Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Bioanalytics
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will:
  • be able to understand and discuss challenges in the production of biopharmaceuticals
  • become familiar with, understand and discuss general regulatory requirements for protein-based therapeutics
  • learn about, understand and assess key bioanalytical methods required by regulatory agencies
  • become familiar with and understand targeted analytical questions and bioanalytical approaches for various biopharmaceuticals
  • gain knowledge and understanding of the application areas, limitations, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of bioanalytical methods
Module Content
  • Regulatory Requirements for Biopharmaceuticals
  • Bioanalytical Characterisation of Biopharmaceuticals
  • Bioanalytical methods for assessing the identity, stability, integrity, modifications, purity, 3D structure, binding kinetics and strengths of binding interactions to the target structure, activity, pharmaceutical efficacy, quantity
  • Examples of approved, biotechnologically manufactured pharmaceuticals such as monoclonal therapeutic antibodies or antibody conjugates, insulins
Follow-up Modules Biochemistry 4, Bachelor thesis
Methods of Instruction  Face-to-face teaching, practice tasks
Digital Resources All resources will be made available on Moodle
  • Lecture slides
  • Practice tasks
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study -
 Independent Self-Study 32
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester 100%

For small groups, a separate module examination may also be conducted orally

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
Comments Textbook
  • Jens Kurreck, Joachim W. Engels, Friedrich Lottspeich: Bioanalytik, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Auflage (2022), ISBN 978-3-662-61706-9

 

Course: Protein Analysis
No.
n.BA.XX.MBDPA.23HS.V
Title
Protein Analysis

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 16 May 2024.