Advanced Study of the Legal, Ethical & Social Aspects of Biotechnology (BIOT8001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Prerequisite
Permission of Director, Biotechnology Program
Assessment methods
Written assignment, seminar
Course enquiries
Course description
Study of regulatory issues affecting biotechnology. Biosafety; drug regulation including TGA, FDA & ISO standards; GXP: quality assurance including logistics, techniques, education, documentation, management, auditing, regulatory requirements for research, development and production, trade regulation. Ethical and social impact of biotechnology.