LAW4193

Biotechnology and the law ( points)

(LAW)

Leader:

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should: (1) have an understanding with the laws and regulations relevant to; (a)the undertaking of biotechnology research generally in Australia as well as biotechnology research involving animal and/or human subjects including cloning and stem cell research; (b)commercialisation of the outcomes of biotechnology; and (c) bioprospecting; (2) have an application of the legal implications of current events on the law regarding the application of biotechnology in the commercial environment; (3) have a familiarity of treaty law applicable to biotechnology; (4) demonstrate a capacity to analyse and apply current biotechnology law to factual situations and an awareness of how those laws may be improved in order to enhance the use of biotechnology for the benefit of the community.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time): 100% OR Examination (2 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time): 70 % and assignment (2000 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours per week

Prerequisites: LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning