Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 307698 (v.1) Biotechnology 331
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Syllabus: | Comprises of a case study relating to the biotechnology industry. Students will undertake a detailed review of a national or international biotechnology company. This will include the company's corporate structure and performance, history, underlying intellectual property, patents and core technology, products under development, products already on the market, competitors. The study will be written up and presented as a full business analysis document. Present a seminar on their chosen company, entitledwhy should you invest/not invest in the company. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained an understanding of the development of business plans and the organisation of a biotechnology company. |
Unit Texts: | Genetics Russell, Addison Wesley 2001. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 50%, Seminar Presentation 50%. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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