University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

BIOTECH 3000 - Biotechnology Practice III

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 6
Term: 4120
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 5 hours per week
Restriction: Available to BSc (Biotechnology) students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Discovery Experience – Working: Yes
Pre-Requisite: MICRO 2504 and BIOCHEM 2502
Assessment: Written exam, project
Syllabus:

The aim of this course is to add to the strong scientific focus of the degree by providing an introduction to aspects of technology, business and ethical issues relevant to the diverse nature of biotechnology industry. Students completing this course should be well equipped to undertake further studies (e.g. Honours in Biotechnology or a Master of Business Administration), obtain employment in research laboratories, obtain employment in local, interstate and overseas biotechnology companies or create their own business. Topics include intellectual property and its commercialisation, basic business accounting, preparing a business plan, principles in bioprocess engineering and design, use of animal and plant cell culture systems, validation and monitoring, food biotechnology, genetically modified organisms, food additives and by-products. The group-based project involves preparation of a business plan to operate a model biotechnology business.

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6
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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4120 Mon 09/08/2021 Wed 18/08/2021 Fri 17/09/2021 Fri 29/10/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21999 LE01 65 56 28 Jul - 15 Sep Wednesday 9am - 10am Engineering Sth, S111, Teaching Room
29 Jul - 16 Sep Thursday 11am - 12pm Engineering Sth, S111, Teaching Room
30 Jul - 17 Sep Friday 1pm - 2pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
6 Oct - 27 Oct Wednesday 9am - 10am Engineering Sth, S111, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Thursday 11am - 12pm Engineering Sth, S111, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Friday 1pm - 2pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
Note: OFFSHORE or INTERSTATE STUDENTS are able to enrol in this course and study remotely, however alternative practical activities will need to be completed in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22000 TU01 23 14 26 Jul - 13 Sep Monday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Monday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25056 WR01 23 14 28 Jul - 15 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room