Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (BSc(Biotech))
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (BSc(Biotech))
Program Code
BSC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2016
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The field of biotechnology is constantly evolving and utilises current technologies such as protein separation technologies, genomics and proteomics to produce foods, drugs and other products. This program provides training in both the molecular basis for biotechnology and the bioprocess technology, which are required for the development of biotechnology products. This program is based on the areas of molecular biology, animal, plant and microbial biotechnology, structural biology and bioprocess engineering. It provides students with a unique cross disciplinary approach, which incorporates expertise from the Faculty of Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- courses to the value of 24 units at each of Level I, II and III
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
Level I
Courses to the value of 15 units from the following:
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1101ND Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3 BIOTECH 1000 Introduction to Biotechnology I 3 Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives 3 or
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Note: Course pre-requisites apply.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1310 Chemistry IA(S) 3 CHEM 1311 Chemistry IB(S) 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 2502 Biochem II (Biotech): Molecular and Cell Biology 3 CHEM ENG 2015 Principles of Biotechnology II 3 MICRO 2504 Microbiology II (Biotechnology) 3 Level III - For a Major in Biochemistry
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 3000 Molecular and Structural Biology III 6 BIOTECH 3000 Biotechnology Practice III 6
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 42 units.
Level I
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student (with no more than 6 units at Level I for courses offered by other faculties).
Note: Both BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives and BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms may be presented towards this program.Level II
Courses to the value of 15 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 2503 Biochemistry II (Biotechnology): Metabolism 3 CHEM 2510 Chemistry IIA 3 CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 2520 Chemistry IIB 3 CHEM 2540 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry II 3 ENV BIOL 2503 Zoology II 3 ENV BIOL 2501 Evolutionary Biology II 3 GENETICS 2510 Genetics IIA: Foundation of Genetics 3 GENETICS 2520 Genetics IIB: Function and Diversity of Genomes 3 MICRO 2505 Immunology & Virology II (Biotechnology) 3 PHYSIOL 2510 Physiology IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular Systems 3 PHYSIOL 2520 Physiology IIB: Systems & Homeostasis 3 or
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level III
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 3001 Cancer, Stem Cells & Development III 6 CHEM 3111 Chemistry III 6 CHEM 3211 Synthesis of Materials III 3 CHEM 3212 Fundamentals of Materials III 3 CHEM 3213 Advanced Synthetic Methods III 3 CHEM 3214 Medicinal and Biological Chemistry III 3 GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III 6 GENETICS 3211 Gene Expression & Human Developmental Genetics III 6 MICRO 3000 Infection and Immunity IIIA 6 MICRO 3001 Infection and Immunity IIIB 6 or additional Level III courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science