Issues in Biotechnology (BIOT7033)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
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
Contact 5 Hours/ Week
5C
Incompatible
BIOT3001 or BIOT2002 or BIOT6006
Assessment methods
Assignments and continuous assessment.
Course enquiries
Doctor Lucia Zacchi (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person, External)
Dr Lucia Zacchi (l.zacchi@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 | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Overview of topical issues in biotechnology: Scientific basis & principles of biotechnology. Technical & non-technical issues in biotechnology products. Intellectual property basics. QA/QC regulatory compliance. Social, ethical & economic considerations & their impact on research & marketing. Currently debated issues in biotechnology & familiarisation with sources of this information.
