bot3pbt plant biotechnology theory
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY THEORY
BOT3PBT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the latest developments in biotechnology and molecular biology with a strong focus on plants, including specific applications, issues and limitations. Topics include the general principles and techniques commonly used to study, explore and genetically modify plants and their pathogens at the molecular level, approaches to investigate gene function by technologies such as microarrays, RNA seq, or large-scale genome-wide mutation experiments, and analysis of specific processes in plants such as control of flowering. Specific case-studies are used to illustrate how these technologies are being applied to current problems, including pest and pathogen resistance, and increasing pressure on food production. Guest lectures by members of governmental and private sector research and technology organisations are a stand-out feature of the subject and provide a unique opportunity for students to get a wider view of potential career options.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesMIC2MMV OR BCH2MBC OR BCH2IBM OR MIC2MI OR GEN2MHG OR AGR2BAA OR BOT2ILP OR GEN2EGE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Final Exam (3000 words) 3 hour (writing time) short answer exam assessing content and concepts covered in lectures. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Essay draft (250 words) Draft essay on current topic relevant to (plant) biotechnology. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Weekly quizzes/in-class activities or worksheets (equiv. to 500 words total) Ongoing assessment in the form of online quizzes and/or in-lecture activities covering the relevant lecture content. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Essay (750 words) Draft essay on current topic relevant to (plant) biotechnology. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |