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Biotechnology in Practice (BTCH30003)
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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This subject will enable students to develop skills relevant to the Australian biotechnology industry by enhancing their understanding of the processes involved in the commercialisation of scientific research. The steps involved in taking a product from the research laboratory to the marketplace will be illustrated by case studies presented by participants in Australian biotechnology development. Participants in this subject include contributors from industry, research development consultants, intellectual property lawyers, members of regulatory bodies and staff from a number of University departments.
Intended learning outcomes
Completion of this subject is expected to enhance a student’s ability to understand and provide examples of:
- Australian biotechnology research and development;
- The essential information, skills and stages involved in the commercialisation of biotechnology research with an understanding of how a project’s risks affects its value;
- The potential sources of funds and the possible structures that may be implemented for the commercialisation of biotechnology research;
- The nature of intellectual property; the importance and limitations of patents; the patenting process; and IP management;
- The issues and processes involved in regulating genetically manipulated organisms and new pharmaceuticals.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- The ability to collect, research and integrate information from different sources either on their own or collaboratively with others;
- Write an integrated report based on collected information;
- Read and interpret published literature;
- Access information available via the internet;
- Plan effective work schedules to meet deadlines for assessable work.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed 50 points of study in the life sciences or chemistry before attempting this subject.
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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One written assignment
| Last month of the semester | 25% |
A written class test
| Mid semester | 10% |
Participation in tutorials Hurdle requirement: Including attendance at a minimum of 75% of tutorials | During the teaching period | 5% |
A written exam
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
Information on the expectations for tutorial participation will be provided in the first tutorial.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Richard Buchta Coordinator Matthew Digby Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week, 1 x one hour tutorial per week. Total 36 hours. 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
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Provided as prescribed reading on the learning management system.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
This subject is available for credit in the Bachelor of Biomedicine course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Chemical Biotechnology specialisation Major Production Animal Health Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Breadth Track Biotechnology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- 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