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Methods in Agrifood Biotechnology (BTCH30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the practical skills in the application of biotechnological techniques with particular emphasis on agri-food sector related investigations. The practical techniques to be introduced to the students include cell and tissue culture, plant genetic transformation, molecular markers in animal and plant improvement, polymerase chain reaction and antibody based diagnostic techniques, accessing and utilising bioinformatic resources for biotechnology and analytical techniques for GM products, antioxidants and other constituents in food samples.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students should have:
- Understood the way in which experiments are designed, interpreted and communicated
- Experienced the use of particular laboratory techniques and methods used in agri-food biotechnology
- Developed an understanding of technologies applied in biotechnology
- Gained experience in writing scientific reports
- Developed an ability to analyse data generated from their own experiments
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- The ability to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge across broad discipline areas
- The awareness of and ability to utilize appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, management and analysis of the data
- The ability to develop as a well-informed citizen better able to contribute to their community
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- The ability to work effectively as a team member
- Skills in the design, conduct and interpretation of experiments
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Hurdle requirement: Attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Students must attend at least 80% of the laboratory-based component to be considered for assessment | N/A | |
10-minute group oral presentation or a 1000-word written assignment due approximately Week 7 | Week 7 | 15% |
Up to four written reports
| Throughout the semester | 55% |
Written examination
| End of semester | 30% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Prem Bhalla Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 lectures (one per week), 36 hours of practical work (three hours per week). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Production Animal Health Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024