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
Contact 4 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
BIOT2001, BIOT3001, BIOT7033 (co-taught)
Assessment methods
Assignments and continuous assessment
Course enquiries
Professor Joanne Blanchfield (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | 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
Explore foundational concepts in modern biotechnology through real-world examples across medical, agricultural, and industrial biotechnology. Learn about innovation, intellectual property and bioentrepreneurship while developing practical skills in patent searching and data sourcing. Consider the ethical and social issues influencing research and product development. Engage with local biotech leaders to discover emerging innovations shaping the global biotechnology landscape.
