BIOL3002

BIOL3002: Understanding Biotechnology

Health Sciences

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About this Unit

Exploration of the biotechnology industry, beginning with traditional forms and recent developments in biotechnology. Examination of how biological processes can be harnessed to perform or supplement technical processes, including their role in developing renewable and sustainable systems for agriculture and industry. Overview of the contemporary biotechnology industry and applications of iopharmaceuticals, transgenics, genomics, proteomics and monoclonal antibody technology, DNA and protein analysis as diagnostic tools, and rational drug design. Comparisons are made between the biotechnology industries in a selection of different countries. Principles are studied for the objective assessment of positive or negative claims and arguments about biotechnology which can be applied equally to other areas of science. Assessments assist in decision-making and development of skills for writing clear and precise scientific documents.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Medical School (1826)

Field of Education010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial4 x 2 hours semesterly
Science Laboratory8 x 3 hours semesterly

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