VPS3102 - Product development III

Leader(s): Dr Laurence Orlando

Offered

Parkville Second semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

Product development III aims to provide the student with an understanding of the manufacturing issues that may influence formulation practicality.

Objectives

1. To discuss the industrial context and purpose for, as well as the basic theory of processes for: particle size reduction, powder blending, material drying, material handling and transport;
2. Appreciate the types of industrial equipment that may be used in manufacturing a range of formulated products including mixers, mills, material transport and filling machines, labelling machines, pumps and packaging machines, and be able to discuss factors associated with identifying the most appropriate equipment, and materials of construction as well as formulation factors that may be influenced by such different types of manufacturing machinery;
3. Have a basic appreciation of fine powder behaviour and characteristics, and material properties influencing formulation;
4. To discuss the role and general properties to consider as well as applications of various types of packaging and various label types, and to discuss methods/operations involved in production of packaging and labels;
5. Describe good manufacturing practices and quality assurance procedures for contamination control and sterile processing in the industry;
6. Discuss formulation factors affecting microbial stability of the product;
7. Discuss uses and limitations of preservatives, antiseptics and disinfectants.

Assessment

practical work: 10%; contamination control and sterilisation assessment task: 5%; presentation task: 5%; final exam: 70% (students must attain at least 40% in this exam to pass the course)

Contact hours

24 1 hour lectures and eight 3 hour practicals

Prerequisites

PSC1042 Introduction to pharmaceutical sciences (or VPS1042 or VPS1101)

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/