Biobusiness - Subject outline for the year 2020 if in need of it PDF

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Subject outline for the year 2020 if in need of it...

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SUBJECT OUTLINE 91369 Biobusiness Course area

UTS: Science

Delivery

Spring 2020; City

Credit points 6cp Requisite(s)

48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10115 Bachelor of Biomedical Science OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10172 Bachelor of Biotechnology OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10184 Bachelor of Medical Science OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10186 Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10223 Bachelor of Environmental Biology OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10228 Bachelor of Marine Biology OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10242 Bachelor of Science OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10275 Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10346 Bachelor of Biomedical Physics OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10346-C10347, and Category Type = Bachelor's Degree OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10384 Bachelor of Science in Analytics OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10387 Bachelor of Forensic Science OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10126 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10131 Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Laws OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10162-C10163, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10167 Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Arts in International Studies OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10169 Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Business OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10243 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts in International Studies OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10330 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10353-C10354, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10385 Bachelor of Science in Analytics Bachelor of Arts in International Studies OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10388-C10389 OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10391 Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Laws OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10079 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 48 Credit Points in spk(s): C10073 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.

Result type

Grade and marks

Subject coordinator Dr Lana McClements MPharm PhD

Teaching staff Dr Lana McClements: Lecturer and Subject Coordinator, School of Life Sciences, UTS, [email protected] A/Prof Catherine Gorrie: Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, UTS, [email protected] Prof Michael Wallach: Professor, School of Life Sciences, UTS, [email protected] Dr Alfredo Martinez-Coll: Director, Business Relations (Biomedical), UTS, [email protected] Dr Hannah Foreman; Acting Senior Research Ethics Officer; [email protected] Dr Leigh Monahan: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ithree institute, UTS, [email protected] Mr David Lillo-Trynes, Inspiration Manager, UTS Startups. UTS Alumni - MBAe, [email protected] 26/07/2020 (Spring 2020)

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Ms Jing Li: Information Service Librarian, UTS, [email protected] Ms Helena Asher: Career Services, UTS, [email protected] Dr Neela Griffiths, Senior Lecturer, Academic Language and Learning, IML, [email protected] Ms Jacqueline Berry: Industry Lecturer, SeerPharma, [email protected] Dr Brad Walsh: CEO at Minomic International Ltd and GlyTherix Ltd, [email protected] Mr Meow-Ludo Meow-Meow, Co-Founder and Director of Foundry, [email protected]

Subject description Biotechnologists design products and processes, medical scientists diagnose or treat disease and environmental scientists manage the environment. All bio-scientists need to interact with the community. Research must be ethical and relevant to the community's needs. Products and processes must comply with regulations and laws, and must be safe. Bio-scientists communicate with peers and the general public, and maintain their knowledge and skills. All bioactivities must be financially sustainable either as a result of government (public) funding or profit. In this subject, students learn how biotechnology is managed as a business entity. They learn about innovation and entrepreneurship, clinical trials management, quality control techniques, quality management systems (ISO, GMP, etc.), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), legislation, and the financing, establishment and management of biotechnology companies. Comprehension of the key steps required for commercialisation of biotechnology through business planning and modelling is also provided and practiced by focusing on various strategies to create a viable and sustainable business. Various case studies from real bio-businesses both in medical and environmental sciences fields are discussed and evaluated. Students continue to develop techniques to communicate with peers and maintain their scientific skills so they are ready for whatever the future holds.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs) Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to: 1. Contribute knowledgeably to discussions related to different types of biobusinesses and the challenges that such businesses face. 2. Evaluate and reflect on biotechnology employment landscape and understand the discipline knowledge and skills required to address various challenges in biobusiness. 3. Summarise and reflect on how human ethics, animal ethics and genetic manipulation is managed in modern organisations and be able to participate in these processes at graduate level. 4. Explain and anticipate how risk and safety are managed in modern organisations through regulation, legislation, standards and safety management systems (GMP, FMEA, ISO and auditing). Also show ability to contribute to these processes at graduate level. 5. Participate in quality management systems as used in modern biobusinesses and be able to assist in the implementation of these systems at graduate level. 6. Describe how biotechnology and business are integrated, what is required to develop an innovative biotechnology product into a business and be able to apply this understanding at a graduate level. 7. Demonstrate understanding of the needs and approaches to develop and grow a biobusiness

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) This subject also contributes specifically to the development of following course intended learning outcomes: Analyse: Evaluate economic and scientific strategies that influence the research and development of a biotechnology product. (1.2) Synthesise: Integrate biotechnology and business to translate a product from a research lab to the marketplace. (1.3) Synthesise: Apply critical, strategic and creative reasoning to articulate issues related to biotechnology. (2.3) Apply: Display knowledge of risk management, accurate record keeping, and an understanding of the legal and

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regulatory requirements in biotechnology. (3.1) Synthesise: Articulate how science underpins society, in particular the role and place of bio-business in the economy. (3.3) Analyse: Question new and evolving concepts, ethics, and applications in biotechnology and research them further. (4.2) Synthesise: Identify opportunities to innovate and develop strategies to achieve meaningful outcomes. (4.3) Apply: Display communication skills using a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate with scientists, business, and the general public. (5.1) Analyse: Develop the capacity to communicate applied research and creative critical analysis to generate defensible, convincing arguments. (5.2)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes 1. Disciplinary knowledge An understanding of the nature, practice & application of Biotechnology and translation into a viable Biobusiness. Comprehension of important aspects of biobusiness development, growth and sustainability beyond innovation and investment. 2. Research, Inquiry and Critical Thinking An understanding of the scientific method of knowledge acquisition. Encompasses problem identification, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis attributes, and the ability to discover new understandings. Students learn how to share ideas and work towards relevant solutions. As part of Assessment 3, students will need to understand and critically appraise the market needs, research and inquire about the competition and synthesise a plan on how to successfully commercialiase a biotechnology into a sucessful, revenue-generating biobusiness. 3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility The ability to acquire, develop, employ and integrate a range of technical, practical and professional skills, in appropriate and ethical ways within a professional context, autonomously and collaboratively and across a range of disciplinary and professional areas. This will be particularly important for Assessments 1 and 2. e.g. Time management skills, write a job application, personal organization skills, teamwork skills, computing skills, laboratory skills, data handling, quantitative and graphical literacy skills. Students are required to manage their time, manage their travel and to integrate a scientific understanding of Biotechnology with the practical constraints of professional work. An awareness of the role of science within a global culture and willingness to contribute actively to the shaping of community views on complex issues where the methods and findings of science are relevant. Students will be able to understand and apply a strategy for biobusiness that will make a significant impact on the society in both medical or environmental sciences fields. 4. Reflection, Innovation and Creativity The capacity to engage in reflection and learning beyond formal educational contexts, that is based on the ability to make effective judgments about one’s own work. The capacity to learn in, and from, new disciplines to enhance the application of scientific knowledge and skills in professional contexts. An ability to think and work creatively, including the capacity for self-starting, and the ability to apply science skills to unfamiliar applications. Independence, creativity and self study are required for successful completion of the Safety and Quality Assurance assessment 2 as students must examine a product, understand the product, research analysis techniques, analyze the product, problem solve the situation and intellectually explore the significance of the outcome. Students will develop creativity in designing a biobusiness model in Assessment 3 that is innovative, acknowledges competition and gaps in the market and meets the needs of the society. 5. Communication skills

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An understanding of the different forms of communication - writing, reading, speaking, listening - including visual and graphical, within science and beyond and the ability to apply these appropriately and effectively for different audiences. Students are required to communicate in workshops, collaborate in teams on safety and quality assurance and present the outcome of their learning in oral presentations and written documents.

Teaching and learning strategies In this subject you will learn chiefly via Workshops and interactive Lectures with experts in various aspects of Biobusiness. Most of your lecturers have full time jobs related to the topics they will be talking about. The material will be delivered as a mixture of online and face to face lectures/workshops dependent on the COVID-19 restrictions. Face to face workshops will be delivered with social distancing recommendations in place. If a student is unable or prefers not to attend, a recording of the workshop/lecture will be available. There might be an option to join in via Zoom for face to face workshops/lectures. Some lectures might be recorded and uploaded on UTSOnline. Use the opportunity during lectures to ask questions that will help with preparing and writing your assessments as a vast majority will be delivered by industry experts. These Workshops are comparatively informal and vary in structure. You will prepare for classes by viewing material in UTSOnline prior to the class and considering how this material would affect your behaviour in the workplace. Are there contradictions or uncertainties that you would like to explore during the class? This preparation will facilitate meaningful and effective participation in the learning activities. Generally the tutor will introduce further information, topics or reading material and invite students to discuss these topics and voice their own opinions. There will also be some individual or group work, which may require you to bring along your laptop or borrow one from UTS. Please arrange this prior to the workshop. You will benefit most from these Workshops/Lectures if you are an active participant. There is also a lot to be learned from the comments and opinions of your peers. There will be a small amount of online reference material but most of the educational content lies in participation in the workshop and the associated discussions. The comprehension and application of the subject content will be assessed using short quizzes, professional practice exercises and reflections, risk assessment, ethical and quality management related reports, and a business plan and commercialisation. As part of this subject you will also participate in a series of self-directed exercises designed to develop your communication skills, make links with your peers and create the kinds of practices and behaviours that will prove useful in your graduate careers whilst maintaining your scientific knowledge and skills. This is an individual learning experience and for this reason your progress and experiences are assessed using individually submitted reports. Group work on discussing/preparing an assignement is encouraged but every student needs to produce an individual piece of work. In writing these reflective diary entries you will learn how to integrate your personal values into best practice in the area of Biobusiness.If you are already participating in an ePortfolio reflective diary process please let your subject coordinator know so that you do not have to do the entry twice. Grading Rubrics are provided for the assignments. These are available in UTSOnline. You are strongly encouraged to view the grading rubric prior to submission of each assignment. REVIEW is currently used for feedback and this is also available via UTSOnline. Assessments are undertaken as you study so you can expect continual feedback throughout the semester. Allow at least 2 weeks after the final submission date for the feedback. There is no final examination in this subject.

Content (topics) In this subject, students will learn how biotechnology is managed as a business entity. The subject will build on the following topics: 1) Introduction to Biobusinesses 2) Practical Tools for the Managment of Risks in Biobusinesses 3) Career Management Tools in Biotechnology 4) Biotechnology Business Models and Strategies for Financial Success

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Week/Session

Dates

1

Description Introductory lecture on the subject and assessments Notes: Week 1 Activities

2

International Biobusiness Perspectives - lecture Notes: Second Session: Australian Biobusiness Perspectives - lecture

3

Career Management Tools - workshop Notes: Second session: Clinical Trials Management - workshop

4

Career Management Tools - workshop Notes: Second session: Clinical Trials Management - workshop

5

Human and animal ethics - workshop Notes: Second session: Quality Management - workshop

6

Management of Genetic Research - lecture Notes: Second session: Quality Management - workshop

7

Risk, Failure Mode and Analysis (FMEA) pre-recorded lecture Notes: Second session: FMEA - workshop

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Introduction to biobusiness planning and commercialisation - workshop Notes: Second session: Creating commercially viable and sustainable biobusiness - workshop

9

Diversity and Challenges for Biobusiness in Australia - lecture Notes: Second session: UTS Start-ups: the start up model – what is it and how to get involved? - workshop

10

Case Study: Biofoundry - lecture + Q&A session Notes: Second session: Case Study: Environmental industry business - lecture + Q&A session

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Case Study: A Consultancy Business (JB-SeerPharma) - lecture + Q&A session Notes: Second session: Case Study: Environmental industry business - lecture + Q&A session

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Case Study: An Online Genetic Analysis Business - lecture + Q&A session Notes: Second session: Case Study: Medical Devices - lecture + Q&A session

Attendence is 5h pw

Assessment Assessment task 1: Professional Development Portfolio and Job Application Intent:

This assignment is designed to expedite your integration into the the professional scientific community by facilitating your exploration of the tools and opportunities available to you as a modern professional. It will help you build your professional portfolio, identify suitable job opportunities and match your skills to the job selection criteria as well as identify future training needs. The following graduate attributes are addressed: 1, 3, 4, 5

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Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2 and 7 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.2, 3.1, 4.3 and 5.1 Type:

Reflection

Groupwork: Individual Weight:

30%

Task:

In this assignment you will participate in a series of short activities and then reflect on the experience. Specifically this assignment is designed: -To facilitate the creation of a professional profile and ORCID identifier. -To encourage exploration of societies, social media, science magazines and other entities as mechanisms for professional networking and life-long learning. -To assess your understanding of the role and utility of professional profiles, societies, social media and integrated life-long learning practices. Consideration of the biotechnology employment landscape

Length:

Part 1 (Exercises) =...