Bachelor of Biotechnology
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
50510 |
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Version |
3 |
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Faculty |
Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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QTAC Pre-requisites |
English, Maths B, Chemistry |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
72 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 |
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Additional completion requirements |
A minimum of 15 credit points must be taken at level 2 |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis
Level 2
BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry
BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics
BZ2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology
BZ2420:03 Genetics for Biology
MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity
Level 3
BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
BC3201:03 Biotechnology
BZ3450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics
Options
Select 9 credit points of specified level 1 subjects
AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology
BZ1003:03 Introduction to Plant Science
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles
HS1000:03 Epidemiology
PP1201:03 Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology
SC1102:03 Systems Modelling and Visualisation
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of specified level 2 subjects
AQ2001:03 Introduction to Aquaculture
BC2024:03 Cell Regulation
CH2103:03 Analytical Chemistry
MB2060:03 Marine Ecology and Environmental Assessment
MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of specified AQ, BC and BZ level 3 and 5 subjects
BC3202:03 Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
AQ5021:03 Aquaculture: Special Topic 1
BZ5501:03 Special Topic 1
BZ5502:03 Special Topic 2
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of specified level 3 subjects
AQ3003:03 Aquaculture: Propagation
AQ3004:03 Aquaculture: Genetics and Stock Improvement
BC3102:03 Advanced Cell Biology
BZ3615:03 Climate Change and Plant Survival
BZ3625:03 Tropical Agroforestry
BZ3710:03 Animal Behaviour
MB3150:03 Fisheries Science
MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology
PP3150:03 Chemical Pharmacology
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
10 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
3 years |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Must complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 subject Must complete 18 credit points at level 2 before attempting any level 3 subject |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Not permitted for core subjects |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
48 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
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Other restrictions |
A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
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Honours availability |
Not available |
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Eligibility |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |