Issues in Biotechnology (BIOT2002)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Agriculture Food Sustainablty, Biomedical Sciences School, Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 4 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
BIOT2001, BIOT3001, BIOT7033 (co-taught)
Assessment methods
Assignments and continuous assessment
Course enquiries
Doctor Rachel Stephenson (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Rachel Stephenson (r.stephenson@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Overview of topical issues in biotechnology: Scientific principles of biotechnology. Technical and non-technical issues in biotechnology products. Intellectual property basics. Social, ethical and economic considerations and their impact on research and marketing. Currently debated issues in biotechnology. Information acquisition and management in biotechnology and familiarisation with sources of this information.
