BIOTECH 1000 - Introduction to Biotechnology I
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Course Details
| Course Code | BIOTECH 1000 |
| Course | Introduction to Biotechnology I |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Molecular & Biomedical Science, Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 6 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | The course deal with the major elements of the global significance of biotechnology, the categories of biotechnology processes and products, and in the context of "traditional" vs "modern" biotechnology processes. Also, the key developments in the history of biotechnology and the enabling technologies - fermentation, downstream processing; recombinant methods, antibody monoclonals, analysis and automation, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics. Specific aspects of the biotechnology enterprises in South Australia and Australia are highlighted and then the broader issues dealing with biotechnology and society; considerations in the genesis of the typical biotechnology process/product/enterprise: development costs, venture capital, patenting, product safety, legislation and marketing. Case studies on the interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology and factors favouring local/regional development of a biotechnology industry will also be included. |
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