bot3abt agricultural biotechnology
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
BOT3ABT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Biotechnology, based on cell and molecular biology, has become a central part of the biological revolution. This subject familiarises students with some of the latest developments and specific technologies in plant and animal biotechnology. The advantages and problems associated with biotechnology are debated. Topics include the role of gene technology in the improvement of insect and disease resistance and specific technologies, including plant genome sequencing, RNA interference, functional genomics and microarray analysis, and will include guest lectures by leading experts.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BOT2ILP or AGR2BAA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BOT3PB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"For 12 weeks"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours problem based learning every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 8 in-lecture tasks/activities (quizzes, discussion participation, short summaries of guest lectures) | 10 | |
| Final oral presentation of PBL topic | 10 | |
| Introductory oral presentation of PBL topic | 5 | |
| One 3-hour examination | 50 | |
| PBL report (1000 words) | 25 |