Advanced Study of the Legal, Ethical & Social Aspects of Biotechnology (BIOT8001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2015
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Prerequisite
Permission of Director, Biotechnology Program
Assessment methods
Written assignment, seminar
Course enquiries
Prof Ross Barnard
Course description
Study of regulatory issues affecting biotechnology. Biosafety; drug regulation including TGA, FDA & ISO standards; GXP: quality assurance including logistics, techniques, education, documentation, management, auditing, regulatory requirements for research, development & production, trade regulation. Ethical & social impact of biotechnology.