Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

308356 (v.1) Bioengineering 301


Area:

Department of Environmental Biology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1754 (v.6) Cell Biology 101 or any previous version
AND
1756 (v.7) Plant Biology 101 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Modern biotechnology and plant breeding. Introduction to plant propagation and molecular genetics. Advances and developments of genetically-modified plants. Effect of genetically engineered plants on the environment, risk-assessment and resistance management. Response of plants to environmental and biotic stress. Synopsis - genetic engineering of animals, vaccines and food. Bio-safety and regulations. It is highly recommended that students have completed Cell Biology 202 prior to enrolling in this unit.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

Funding Cluster:

08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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