Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology

Course 786AB (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010 - Parkville
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

 CoordinatorDr David Tribe ContactCourse Coordinator: Dr David Tribe detribe@unimelb.edu.au 

Course Overview:	Biotechnology is the application of molecular, genetic and cellular techniques from the life sciences for practical contribution to human welfare, often applied in a commercial setting. It includes both medical areas such as vaccine and drug development, industrial activities such as hormone manufacturing using large scale cell culture or drug synthesis using enzyme catalysis, and non-medical applications such as waste treatment and biofuel production. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology offers a flexible path of personal and professional development that suited for entry into a wide range of biotechnology industries and research enterprises.
Objectives:	The framework of the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to allow students of diverse backgrounds great flexibility of subject choice according to their area of particular interest. It provides students with an opportunity to catch up on the introductory aspects of certain subjects, and permits specialisation in advanced subjects. There is an opportunity to obtain significant experimental experience during the research project which is part of the diploma training. The course is designed to: foster acquisition of a broad range of up to date knowledge appropriate for employment in the biotechnology sector develop research, analytical, and communication skills provide significant research experience through 'on the job' training ; provide skills in advanced techniques through using state of the art equipment; develop leadership for the science-biotechnology base of industry, economy and human welfare.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Completion of 100 points from a selection of approved subjects offered in the disciplines of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Genetics, History and Philosophy of Science, Medical Biology, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Physiology. All students are required to do 510-801 Major Project in Biotechnology (25 points). A minimum of 37.5 points from Group A subjects (see list below). The remaining 37.5 points may be from Group A, Group B, Group C or non-group subjects (eg offered by Engineering, Agriculture and Forestry, Arts, Law and Social Science as approved by the course coordinator), with no more than 12.5 points from Group B. Quota: Some of the subjects offered in this course are quota subjects. The selection of students in quota-restricted subjects is based primarily on tertiary results.
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Subject Options:	. Core Subject: Core Subject Core Subject: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: BTCH90002 Major Project in Biotechnology January, Semester 1, Semester 2 25 Group A Subjects (At least 37.5 points of the course must be taken from this group): Group A Subjects Group A Subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 411-335 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 1B Not offered in 2010 6.25 CHEN40010 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 2 Semester 2 12.50 BCMB30001 Protein Structure and Function Semester 2 12.50 BCMB30002 Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics Semester 1 12.50 BCMB30003 Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology March 12.50 526-301 Microbial Cells and Genomes Not offered in 2010 526-302 Microbial Biotechnology Not offered in 2010 610-333 Molecular Technology Not offered in 2010 GENE30002 Genes: Organisation and Function Semester 1 12.50 . Group B Subjects (No more than 12.5 points should be taken from this group): Group B Subjects: Group B Subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 516-201 Cell Biology: Tissues and Organs Not offered in 2010 12.50 BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Semester 1 12.50 BCMB20003 Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function Semester 2 12.50 BCMB20005 Techniques in Molecular Science Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 MIIM20001 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology Semester 1 12.50 MIIM20002 Microbes, Infections and Responses Semester 2 12.50 MIIM20003 Experimental Microbiology Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 PATH20001 Exploring Human Disease - Science Semester 2 12.50 PHRM20001 Pharmacology: How Drugs Work Semester 2 12.50 536-201 Principles of Physiology Not offered in 2010 12.50 536-202 Physiology (General Practical)Not offered in 2010 Not offered in 2010 606-205 Cell Biology: Concepts and Diversity Not offered in 2010 12.50 610-220 Organic Chemistry Not offered in 2010 12.50 610-260 Analysis in Chemical and Life Sciences Not offered in 2010 12.50 GENE20001 Principles of Genetics Semester 1 12.50 GENE20002 Genes and Genomes Semester 2 12.50 GENE20003 Experiments in Genetics Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 Group C Subjects: Group C Subjects Group C Subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: BTCH90003 Biotechnology Research Methods Semester 1, Semester 2 25 CEDB30003 Developmental Biology Semester 2 12.50 BCMB30004 Cell Signalling and Neurochemistry Semester 2 12.50 521-305 Biochemistry of Metabolism & Nutrition Not offered in 2010 521-307 Biomolecular Structure & Bioinformatics Not offered in 2010 12.50 521-321 Gene Technology & Protein Expression Not offered in 2010 12.50 521-322 Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics Not offered in 2010 12.50 MIIM30002 Principles of Immunology Semester 1 12.50 MIIM30003 Medical and Applied Immunology Semester 2 12.50 526-321 Molecular Microbiology Techniques Not offered in 2010 526-324 Immunological Techniques Not offered in 2010 526-326 Projects: Immunology Not offered in 2010 526-327 Projects: Microbiology Not offered in 2010 PATH30001 Mechanisms of Human Disease Semester 1 12.50 PATH30002 Techniques for Investigation of Disease Semester 1 12.50 PATH30003 Consequences of Human Disease Semester 2 12.50 534-301 Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology Not offered in 2010 PHRM30002 Drugs Affecting the Nervous System Semester 2 12.50 534-305 Toxicology Not offered in 2010 534-306 Drug Discovery Not offered in 2010 PHYS30001 Cardiovascular Health: Genes & Hormones Semester 1 12.50 536-302 Molecular Neurophysiology Not offered in 2010 536-311 Molecular/Cellular Basis of Physiology Not offered in 2010 606-309 Frontiers of Cell Biology Not offered in 2010 CHEM30004 Organic Chemistry IIIA Year Long 12.50 GENE30001 Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics Semester 1 12.50 GENE30004 Genetic Analysis Semester 2 12.50 GENE30005 Human and Medical Genetics Semester 2 12.50 652-306 Experimental Genetics Not offered in 2010 12.50
Entry Requirements:	A bachelor degree in science, engineering or other approved qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience. Candidates are expected to provide evidence that they have already completed at least one university course in Biology and at least one University course in Chemistry.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
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Notes:	Students will complete normal end of semester examinations for the subjects in which they have enrolled. Satisfactory completion of subjects worth 75 points, along with satisfactory completion of the 25 point research project, is required to obtain the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.

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