Agri-food Biotechnology (specialisation of Biotechnology major)

Major/Minor/Specialisation !R01-AA-SPC+1023 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015

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Overview:

Agri-food Biotechnology specialisation within the Biotechnology major
Learning Outcomes:

In addition to the Biotechnology Major learning outcomes, Agri-food Specialisation Graduates should demonstrate:

  • a knowledge base in Biotechnology together with a detailed knowledge of biotechnologies underpinning the Agrifood sector;
  • an integrated multidisciplinary view of contemporary scientific, social and economic issues related to application of biotechnology in agriculture and food production;
  • a capacity for scientific reasoning, critical thinking and application of knowledge and research to address major and complex problems relating to sustainability of global food supply.
Structure & Available Subjects:

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.
Subject Options:

For B-BMED students

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Plus one elective selected from:

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Semester 2
12.50

For B-SCI students

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Plus two electives selected from:

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Semester 2
12.5
Not offered in 2015
12.5
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Biotechnology

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