Undergraduate - UnitBTH3012 - Biotechnology science, industry and commercialisation

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Professor Michael Vitale and Dr Lynne Mayne (deputy co-ordinator)

Synopsis

This unit will examine case studies of biotechnology research and development and will consider the industry context in which biotechnology is commercialised including: industry structure; methods of financing, management approaches; and product development.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

Describe the structure of the biotechnology industry, both in Australia and globally;

Describe the pathways from discovery science that lead to innovation and commercialisation of biotechnology innovations;

Explain the critical role of intellectual property in the commercialisation of biotechnology;

Assess the potential for commercial development of a specific biotechnology innovation;

Systematically build and validate academic arguments by critically deconstructing relevant published research, working both independently and as part of a team;

Demonstrate an approach to learning and professional development based on self-evaluation and personal responsibility.

Assessment

Essay (3000 words): 40%
Tutorial reports (including class presentations) (4 x 750 words): 40%
Oral presentation and written report (1000 words): 20%

Workload requirements

Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial per week

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Lynne Mayne

Prerequisites

BTH2012