Area: |
Department of Environmental Biology |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
5.0 |
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| ** 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. ** |
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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
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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 - Genetically 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. |
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| ** 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. ** |
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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: |
Informational |
Result Type: |
Grade/Mark |
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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. |
