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BB50256: Plant biotechnology

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]

Academic Year: 2022/23
Owning Department/School: Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Credits: 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 300
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CW 25%, EX 50%, OR 25%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 25%)
  • Examination (EX 50%)
  • Presentation (OR 25%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit you will be able to:
* Examine the role that biotechnology and recombinant DNA techniques play in the development of novel plants and crop production methods;
* Explore the applications of plant biotechnology in a range of crop production and protection situations;
* Present a research seminar that critically evaluates the socio-economic impact of plant biotechnology to agricultural and natural ecosystems.

Aims: This unit is aimed at students interested in understanding the contribution of plant biotechnology to agricultural systems and their environmental implications.

Content: Topics will include techniques and targets of plant genetic modification, applications of plant genetic engineering in crop production and protection, socio-economic impact of plant biotechnology to agricultural systems and natural ecosystems.

Programme availability:

BB50256 is Optional (DEU) on the following programmes:

Department of Biology & Biochemistry
  • RSBB-AFM49 : Integrated PhD Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology)
  • TSBB-AFM49 : MSc Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology)

Notes:

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