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Non-Thesis Master's Programme in Drug Research and Production Technologies

ECF551

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND GMP APPLICATIONS IN PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTION

Course Code
ECF551
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns the principles of quality assurance and GMP practices in the production of quality, effective and safe pharmaceuticals.
  2. Gains knowledge of the principles of licensed, contract and co-marketing products.
  3. Knows good laboratory practices, quality control tests and parametric tests
  4. Gains knowledge of process validation and types.
  5. Learns the guides published by national and international authorities on GMP.
  6. Use the acquired knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical industry and other institutions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIt includes basic concepts related to quality management, quality assurance, good manufacturing practices (GMP) in industrial production, related guides and regulations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Quality assurance, definition, importance and organization
2nd Week Quality assurance, GMP, cGMP, GLP, ISO concepts, international quality assurance practices (FDA, EMA, WHO, ICH, PIC,)
3rd Week Basic concepts and definitions in GMP, GMP guide published by TITCK
4th Week Requirements according to GMP in pharmaceutical production - Production plant
5th Week Requirements in pharmaceutical production according to GMP Production, licensed, contract and co-marketing products.
6th Week Requirements according to GMP in pharmaceutical production - equipment-personnel
7th Week MID TERM EXAMINATION
8th Week Requirements according to GMP - Documentation (Records) ? Standart Operation Procedure (SOP)
9th Week Requirements according to GMP - Documentation (Records) ? Standart Operation Procedure (SOP)
10th Week Complaints ? Withdrawal, Packaging materials - good storage and distribution practices
11th Week Process validation and types (prospective, retrospective validation)
12th Week Quality assurance and GMP practices in the production of inhaled products
13th Week Quality assurance and GMP applications in biotechnological products
14th Week Good laboratory practice (GLP) and quality control tests, parametric tests
Recommended or Required Reading1. Lecturer notes
2. GMP Guideline (TİTCK-2018)
3. Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceuticals Edited by Joseph D. Nally, 2007, Taylor and Francis group, CRC Press, ISBN: 134:978-1-4200-2093-9 (e book)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Teorik
  • interaktif anlatım
  • tartışma
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 0 0 0
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 12 24
Presentation (including preperation) 1 14 14
Literature review 12 3 36
Total Work Load147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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