Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit focuses on practical applications of genetics and biotechnology, emphasising the use of modern genetic tools in industry and research, of plants and animals. The lectures describe genetic and biotechnology applications that can help increase food production (genetic improvement, genome editing and genetic engineering), food security (i.e., germplasm conservation), and aspects of biotechnology that have promising or existing industrial applications such as synthetic biology, innovative bio-products, and tissue culture. The lecture series will also show how genetics is crucial to biodiversity conservation and restoration. Practicals will cover topics such as: the use of DNA markers in parentage analysis and population genetics; phenotyping techniques and subsequent analysis; genetic simulations under conservation scenarios; marker or gene assisted selection; genetic engineering; and tissue culture. The production of a literature review will demonstrate your abilities to master the scientific literature and assemble a written body that effectively communicate the core knowledge necessary to understand a particular topic to an advanced level.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Advanced Applied Genetics and Biotechnology |
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| Unit code | KPZ717 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Plant Science|Zoology |
| Coordinator | René Vaillancourt |
| Teaching staff | Chris Burridge, Anthony Koutoulis, Steve Smith, Jim Weller, Brad Potts |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Explain how genetics can help plant and animal conservation.
2. Demonstrate how genetics and biotechnology can be used to study living organisms.
3. Compare the different methods utilised in genetic improvement of plants and animals and explain their advantages and disadvantages.
4. Communicate pertinent information and arguments with/to professional scientists using effective written and oral language.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KPZ215
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KPZ309 or KPA377 or KPA777
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hr lecture and 3 hour practical each week |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: E. morrisbyi report, 15%; Assessment Task 2: Tissue culture report, 15%; Assessment Task 3: Debate, 15%; Final examination, 55% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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