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BTH3820 · Plant biotechnology
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Malaysia School of Science
Overview
In this unit you will be introduced the various aspects of plant biotechnology and its relationship to plant breeding. You will learn plant genomes and organisation, the regulation of gene expression, plant cell and tissue culture methodologies, gene transformation techniques, the application of transgenic technology for crop improvement and the use of transgenic plants as bioreactors for the production of novel proteins in medicine and industry.
Areas of study: Biotechnology
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weekly quizzes | Quiz / Test | 20% | — |
| 2 | Recent advance in plant biology - presentation | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 3 | Application of plant biotech | Written | 30% | — |
| 4 | Mid-semester test | Examination | 30% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues and technologies in plant biotechnology;
- Explain the use of biotechnology in plant breeding;
- Design constructs to alter the expression of specific genes and outline the various strategies involved in the creation of existing plant transgenic crops;
- Discuss the potential role of genetic manipulation to produce novel plant products of potential economic importance;
- Analyse, interprete and present scientific data.
Workload
• Three hours of practical (for ten weeks) • Two hours of tutorial and • Six-seven hours of independent study per week
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 hours |
| Laboratories | 30 hours |
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