307698 (v.1) Biotechnology 331


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
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Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Studio:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

307691 (v.1) Molecular Biology 232
 

Syllabus:

Explores the biotechnology industry from the laboratory to the market place. Traditional biotechnology processes. Overview of the modern biotechnology industry and applications of - biopharmaceuticals, transgenics, genomics, proteomics, monoclonal antibody technology, DNA chips and diagnostics, rational drug design. Commercialisation of R&D what is intellectual property, patenting IP, contracts and licensing technology, establishing and managing a biotechnology company. Raising venture capital, stages from R&D to production, distribution, sales and marketing.
 
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Field of Education:

10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 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