Issues in Biotechnology (BIOT7033)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Schools
Agriculture Food Sustainablty, Biomedical Sciences School, Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
General contact hours 5 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
BIOT2002 (co-taught), BIOT3001 or or BIOT6006
Assessment methods
Assignments and continuous assessment.
Course enquiries
Doctor Rachel Stephenson (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person, External)
Dr Rachel Stephenson (r.stephenson@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | 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.
