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5. PE6016: Process Optimisation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Outline

Module Goal

To enable students to use simple tools to apply the Taguchi method and other optimisation approaches used in Quality by Design and 6-sigma for process improvement and optimisation.

Module Content

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 1 x 4hr(s) lectures
• 1 x 8hr(s) tutorials
• 1 x 12hr(s) problem-based learning

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

• Assignment - Individual assignment to carry out a survey to gather data, using ANOVA tools to extract conclusions - 50 marks.
• In-class test - computer-based - 50 marks.

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Apply a systems engineering approach to data analytics.

2. Apply a quantitative approach to process assessment and optimisation providing predictive functional relations based on Analysis of Variance and Taguchi approach.

3. Discuss the implications of the main limitations of the Taguchi method arising from confoundings.

4. Choose appropriate DoE, demonstrating understanding of the compromises, advantages and limitations of the different options

5. Fit mathematical models to data, obtain response surfaces and draw Pareto charts.

Requirements

The micro-credential offers graduates working in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry as well as students and professionals with basic engineering backgrounds/experience the opportunity to further develop their skill set and employability across a wider range of roles in the industry through enhanced continuing professional development.

Fees and Costs

€1,000

How To Apply

To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

1. Create and account/login to UCC Apply by clicking the Apply Online button below.
2. Start a new application - you must choose Adult & Continuing Education
3. On the tab Academic Level, select the following options:
   • Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
   • Course Type:  Microcredentials
   • Academic Programme: Programme Title

To obtain a step-by-step application guide with visual prompts, please contact the Programme Coordinator.