Issues in Biotechnology (BIOT7033)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Schools
Agriculture Food Sustainablty, Biomedical Sciences School, Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
General contact hours 5 Hours/ Week
5C
Incompatible
BIOT3001 or BIOT2002 or BIOT6006
Assessment methods
Assignments and continuous assessment.
Course enquiries
Dr Lucia Zacchi (l.zacchi@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Overview of topical issues in biotechnology: Scientific basis & principles of biotechnology. Technical & non-technical issues in biotechnology products. Intellectual property basics. QA/QC regulatory compliance. Social, ethical & economic considerations & their impact on research & marketing. Currently debated issues in biotechnology & familiarisation with sources of this information.
