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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2011: Biotechnology

Major

For a major in Biotechnology, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Required courses: (6)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS100 Senior Phase Curriculum
LFS251 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LFS252 Molecular Biology
LFS261 Discrete Mathematics
SCI105 Physics
SCI212 Software Development 1


PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BIM331 Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
ENS371 Numerical Analysis
LFS262 Professional Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
MBT301 Professional Learning: Professional Engagement
MBT353 Microbiology
SCI102 Science Research Methods
SCI110 Cell Biology
WPL310 Biochemistry
SRP201 Molecular Biology

Please note: WPL310 and SRP201 are subject to special entry requirements. Course coordinator approval only.


PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS303 Microbiology
ENS321 Chemistry
MBT352 Genetics
MBT361 Immunology

Extended major

Consists of 12 courses, students must complete the 8 course major

PLUS select 4 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BIM331 Aquaculture
ENS303 Medical Microbiology
ENS321 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
ENS371 Microbial Pathogenesis
LFS262 Biodiversity and Ecology
MBT301 Science Research Methods
MBT352 Work Place Learning I
MBT353 Special Scholarship Project 3
MBT361 Forests, Carbon and Climate
WPL310 Restoration Ecology and Genetics
SRP201 Molecular Biotechnology

Minor

For a minor in Biotechnology, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

Required course: (1)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS252 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology


PLUS select 3 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BIM331 Immunology
ENS321 Forests, Carbon and Climate
LFS251 Restoration Ecology and Genetics
LFS261 Aquaculture
MBT301 Medical Microbiology
MBT352 Food Microbiology and Fermentation
MBT361 Molecular Biotechnology