BIO3610- Plant and Cellular Biotechnology - (formerly BTH3611)
General Unit Information
This unit provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in plant and cellular biotechnology. Coverage of key current and emerging topics in the subject area will include recombinant DNA methodology and genomics, plant cell and algal in vitro culture methods; cellular physiology and development, industrial exploitation using bioprocessing procedures; nutritional enhancement and elevated tolerance to environmental stress in crops; engineering of metabolism; production of innovative vaccines; rhizosphere biotechnology and bioremediation of unhealthy environments; ethical, legal and commercial aspects of genetically altered plants and bioproducts.
BIO3610 is a suitable elective for the following majors:
Biological science; Biotechnology; Genetics and Molecular Biology; Plant Science; Molecular Biology
Objectives
On completion of this unit students will
understand the vast scope of plant and cellular biotechnology and
appreciate its potential for improvement of the human condition and
maintenance of a healthy environment - both in the Australian
context and globally. Students will further develop their capacity
to evaluate critically the current literature in this fast moving
subject area. Also, students will have increased ability to plan
experiments and collect and collate their own experimental data and
present it for assessment. In undertaking experimental analyses,
students will also acquire advanced practical skills of relevance to
plant and cellular biotechnology industries within Australia and
internationally.
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Specific Unit Information
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