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Molecular and Medical Biotechnology - CBMS880
This unit is composed of lectures, a significant hands-on laboratory component, student debate, tutorials, assignments and reports. A visit to local industry will be arranged. We will discuss examples of cutting-edge research and biotechnology-related recentThis unit explores particular areas of contemporary molecular and medical biotechnology building on students’ existing knowledge and importantly, showing how science is translated to applications in health, industry and the environment. Lecture topics range from the production of recombinant biomolecules in various cell factories, applications of stem cells to joint repair, and applications of nanoparticles for diagnostics. We will look into recent technical and conceptual developments and how these relate to our personal lives, society and industry. Visiting lecturers from industry and various academic disciplines will lead discussion on their area of expertise.areas of expertise. A special task for the 800-level students is to compose an essay on ethical issues in modern biotechnology according to their own area of interest. The unit also has a significant hands-on laboratory component with tutorials and assignment tasks.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Helena Nevalainen |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MBiotech or MBiotechMCom or MRadiopharmSc or MBioBus |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering |
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