ASC222 Animal Biotechnology (8)
AbstractThis is a lecture, tutorial, practical based subject focussing on providing students with a theoretical and practical understanding of animal biotechnology. The subject covers animal molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, production of transgenic animals, reproductive biotechnology, biotechnology in animal breeding and ethics. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC222
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsRestricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Animal Science |
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Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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ASC422 | ASC422 Paired Subject
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to describe the structure of animal genes and genomes.
- Be able to describe how genes are expressed and what regulatory mechanisms contribute to control of gene expression.
- Be able to describe basic principles and techniques in genetic manipulation and genetic engineering.
- Be able to describe gene transfer technologies for animals and animal cell lines.
- Be able to describe techniques and problems both technical and ethical in animal cloning.
- Be able to describe the contribution 'functional genomics' is making and is likely to make in animal biotechnology now and in the future. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: - Introduction to animal biotechnology
- Animal genes and genomes
- Gene expression and regulation.
- Basic principles and techniques of recombinant DNA technology
- Gene transfer methods for mammalian cells and animal transgenics
- Valuable genes in animals
- Animal germ cells, development and animal cloning
- Functional genomics, ethics and the future of animal biotechnology. |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.