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Applied Cell and Molecular Biology (BENG0048)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Biochemical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course provides insight into the science and techniques of cell and molecular biology as they relate to biotechnology. As biologics and cell-based therapies become an increasingly important product class in the pharmaceutical industry so the skill sets of process engineers must expand to suit. The ability to acquire manipulate human cells and manage DNA-based tools, conventionally restricted to product development, is now being applied to process development within a 鈥榳hole bioprocess鈥� approach. Application themes include host cells for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, cells as therapeutics within cell and gene therapy, and development of whole cell biocatalysts, and protein biocatalysis, in industrial biotechnology.

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:听

  • Rate and discuss proposals relating to the structure, function and experimental analysis of nucleic acids and application of this information in applications such as biotechnology.听
  • Formulate and assess the function and experimental analysis of the human immune system and application of this information in bioindustry.听听
  • Differentiate and interpret the physical organisation and behaviour of cells and application of this information in settings such as vaccine manufacturing.听
  • Distinguish the structure, function and experimental analysis of viruses and application of this information in fields such as cell and gene therapy.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
30% In-class activity
40% Coursework
30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
26
Module leader
Dr Darren Nesbeth
Who to contact for more information
beugadmin@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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