School Of Natural SciencesBiotechnologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 14455.1
Discipline: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
300219 Biochemistry 1, 300220 Biochemistry 2, 300300 Microbiology 1.
About this Unit
This unit has been replaced by 300610 Biotechnology in Spring 2009. This is an interdisciplinary unit encompassing modern and traditional aspects of biotechnology. Areas such as bioprospecting, bioremediation, food, bacterial, fungal, plant and animal biotechnology will be studied. Emerging new areas such as genomics and proteomics will be covered. Special emphasis will be given to addressing biotechnological solutions to problems of economic significance to Australia. The course finishes with a discussion on aspects of commercialisation and protection of intellectual property as well as bioethical and safety issues. Practicals, computer workshops, excursions and discussion groups reflect the lecture course.