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BG5104: Protein Technology
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
This module will cover topics on the application of protein biology to Biotechnology. This includes principles of protein production and purification, proteomic analysis, protein glycobiology and industrial scale-up of protein purification. This module is assessed by written examination in an in-house exam in MARCH.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- discuss the implementation and usefulness of proteomics to biological research
- evaluate and design protein production, extraction and purification strategies
- appraise the many roles glycans play in health and diseases, as well as in clinical and industrial applications
- describe and propose solutions to bottlenecks associated with the scale up of recombinant protein production from lab to industrial scale
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of industrial enzymes
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- AOIFE BOYD:
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- CONOR O'BYRNE:
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- GERARD WALL:
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- MARY NÍ FHLATHARTAIGH:
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- MICHELLE KILCOYNE:
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- LOKESH JOSHI:
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- Una Canney:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.