units

BTH1011

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 19 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
OfferedClayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Lynne Mayne

Synopsis

The science of biotechnology and the structure of the industry and the relationship between academic research and commercial biotechnology will be explored. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of biotechnology in Australia and Asian countries. The unit will help prepare students to pursue careers in biotechnology.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Describe how modern biotechnology has evolved from advances in cell and molecular biology;

  1. Explain the essential steps needed to translate a scientific discovery into a commercial product;

  1. Discuss how ethics and the views of society impact on the biotechnology industry;

  1. Illustrate, using examples from medicinal chemistry, biomedical science and engineering, the contribution of these disciplines to biotechnology;

  1. Demonstrate basic skills for effectively searching public literature databases, identifying relevant and reliable published information and effectively summarising content to support their writing;

  1. Demonstrate basic skills in laboratory techniques and data analysis in at least one area of biotechnology research.

Assessment

Assignments (written and oral): 75%
Laboratory reports: 20%
Tutorial presentation: 5%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Lynne Mayne

Contact hours

Two x 1-hour lectures per week, one x 2-hour tutorial per week, one x 4-hour laboratory session every third week

Prohibitions

BTH1802