Trends & Issues in Agrifood Biotech (BTCH30002)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2025

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Students will acquire knowledge of the recent and important developments in biotechnology related to agriculture and food and develop an understanding of local and global issues in biotechnology in relation to environment health and sustainable crop and animal production. This subject will provide an overview of the integrated use of various biological technologies for the effective translation of novel research into agri-food related applications including steps involved in commercialisation of agri-food biotechnology-related products and services and international trade and related economic issues. The students will also develop understanding of contemporary social and economic issues arising due to adoption of biotechnology in the agri-food sector. 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply an integrated multi-disciplinary view of contemporary scientific, social and economic issues relating to application of biotechnology in agriculture and food production
  • Describe and discuss processes involved in commercialisation of agri-food biotechnology related products and services
  • Describe and discuss how multidisciplinary solutions are required to address major problems relating to sustainability of global agriculture and human food supply
  • Participate as an effective member of a group in tutorial discussions and develop a logical argument to support a particular position

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 ability to examine and evaluate critically information from a variety of sources and assess its quality and relevance to issues under discussion.
  • The ability to write a logically argued and well researched written essay
  • The ability to develop as a well-informed citizen able to contribute to their community

Last updated: 20 March 2025