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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Biotechnology is the application of exciting advances in molecular
and cell biology to medicine, agriculture, and the environment.
Through modern technologies, such as genetic engineering,
biotechnology is shaping diverse aspects of medicine (cancer,
vaccines, therapy and diagnosis of genetic diseases), food
production (transgenic plants) and industry (bioremediation).
Biotechnology encompasses the rapidly evolving fields of monoclonal
antibody technology, proteomics and genetic engineering. A
new generation of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, hormones and
anti-inflammatory agents are being developed using these technologies.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 85
(or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.
Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics.
Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology at
the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses
offered in February each year. Students without at least Mathematics
Band 4 may take a special Maths subject in the first year
or consider early entry to complete this subject in Summer
Session prior to commencement of the course.
Course Requirements
This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and
optional subjects as set out below.
Course Program
| Subjects |
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Credit Points |
| 100-Level |
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BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
6 |
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BIOL104 |
Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment
|
6 |
| Either |
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| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM104 |
Chemistry 1D |
6 |
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| Either |
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| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM105 |
Chemistry 1E |
6 |
|
MATH151 |
General Mathematics 1A (if required) |
6 |
| Plus other elective subjects to give a
total credit point value of 48, at least 6 of which should
be one of the following: |
|
PHYS132* |
Physics for the Environmental and Life
Sciences |
6 |
|
STS100# |
Social aspects of Science and Technology
|
6 |
|
BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
6 |
|
BMS112 |
Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems
|
6 |
| * Strongly recommended |
| # STS100 is compulsory for those students taking an
approved course of study which does not include STS250
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| 200-Level |
|
|
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BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
6 |
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BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
|
6 |
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BIOL215 |
Introductory Genetics |
6 |
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BIOL240 |
Functional Biology of Plants and Animals
|
6 |
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STAT252 |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
6 |
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CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry |
6 |
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CHEM214 |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
II |
6 |
| Plus one of the following subjects |
|
STS250 |
From Molecular Genetics to Biotechnology
|
8 |
|
BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms
|
6 |
| 300-Level |
|
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BIOL303 |
Biotechnology : Applied Cell and Molecular
Biology |
8 |
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BIOL320 |
Molecular Cell Biology |
8 |
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BIOL321 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology |
8 |
|
CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
8 |
| Plus one Session 1 subject chosen from the following:
|
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CHEM350 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
8 |
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BIOL332 |
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology
|
8 |
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MGMT310 |
Introduction to Management for Professionals
B |
8 |
|
BMS344 |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
8 |
|
BIOL392 |
Advanced Biology Project |
8 |
| Plus one Session 2 subject chosen from the following:
|
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CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
8 |
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BIOL392 |
Advanced Biology Project |
8 |
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PHIL380 |
Bioethics |
8 |
| Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator. |
Honours
If the required academic standard is attained the BSc (Biotechnology) student may transfer to the Biotechnology fourth Honours year. This consists of special coursework plus a research project.
Professional Recognition
Graduates qualify to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Biology, the Australian Society of Microbiology and the Australian Biotechnology Society.
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office,
41.258, or telephone 42213481, web site: www.uow.edu.au/science/
Or for more detailed course information contact the Professional Officer, Julie-Ann Green, telephone: 4221 3100, email: jagreen@uow.edu.au
The Coordinator of the degree is Associate Professor Mark Wilson – School of Biological Sciences.
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