BTH1802

Trends in biotechnology

6 credit pointsLevel 1First semesterMalaysiaMalaysia School of Science

基本信息

学分	6 credit points
开课学期	First semester
校区	Malaysia
考核构成	Assignment 1 — 25% Assignment 2 — 35% In-semester exam — 40%

开课安排1 条

教学期	授课方式	状态
First semester	Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)	开课

以上为该校区在官方资料中登记的全部开课安排，不是汇总。同一门课可能在多个教学期开课，也可能不同教学期的授课方式不同。

课程简介

This unit provides a comprehensive overview of classical and modern biotechnology, as well as recent advancements and new directions in biotechnology. This unit covers a wide range of topics, including recent developments in molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology, and their applications in agriculture, the food industry, medicine and the environment. It also introduces the increasing role of bioinformatics and OMICS technologies in research and development. You will explore the impact of biotechnology on healthcare through the development of vaccines, personalized medicines and innovative gene therapies, as well as its applications in agriculture to create genetically modified crops to improve food security. This unit also addresses the safety, ethical, legal and societal implications of biotechnological innovations and promotes critical thinking about the responsibilities and challenges facing biotechnologists. Through invited lectures from industry experts and hands-on activities, you will gain practical insights and develop a nuanced understanding of how cutting-edge biotechnology trends are shaping the future of science and society. The aim of this unit is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and navigate the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology.

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学习成果5 条

官方原文（Learning outcomes），版权属 Monash University。

ULO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental techniques and the basic principles of molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology, including emerging trends in biotechnology, and their applications in agriculture, healthcare and the environment;
ULO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of the OMICS technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, and their applications to scientific research;
ULO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of biotechnology business, intellectual property rights, and the regulatory framework governing the biotechnology industry;
ULO4 Explain ethical issues related to biotechnology, such as genetic modifications and bioprospecting, and consider societal implications of biotechnological advancements; and
ULO5 Communicate scientific findings related to biotechnology, both verbally and in writing, using appropriate terminologies and formats effectively.

教学方式与预期工作量

教学方式

Online learning - Moodle will be the main electronic depository for subject material and interaction with lecturing staff (outside class times). Recorded lectures will be used to deliver the formal unit content.

Industry-based learning - Experts from different biotechnology companies will be invited to give a talk about the current trends in biotechnology.

Active learning - Weekly tutorials incorporate various interactive activities (e.g., case study, group discussion, simulation). You will be given datasets generated from different OMICS platforms and will be used as practice data to generate various data analyses and visualisation tools.

预期工作量

The semester workload requirement for this unit is 144 hours that includes scheduled learning activities (58 hours, made up of 36 hours lecture and 24 hours tutorials) and independent study (86 hours).

Weekly workload consists of:

• Three 1-hour lectures;

• One 2-hour tutorial and

• Seven hours of independent study.

官方原文，版权属 Monash University。