• Orientation Information Session

• Dr Shaun Roman

• B.Biotechnology

Biotechnology is the harnessing of the biochemical and genetic processes of living organisms for our own use

– production of goods and services – improve existing processes

The degree emphasises DNA and cellular technologies and their application to human health, plant and animal agriculture and the environment

Modern Biotechnology

Modern Biotechnology

Built on the knowledge of cells and DNA of all life forms:

HUMANS

ANIMALS

MICROBES

PLANTS

Biotechnology

Biotechnologists make specialised biological products:

INSULINHUMAN GROWTH HORMONEVACCINES

Biotechnologists develop diagnostic methods for:

GENETIC DISEASESVIRAL DISEASEBACTERIAL DISEASE

Biotechnology

Biotechnologists are involved in:

IVF CLINICS

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRYRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN MEDICINEANIMAL HEALTHPLANT & ANIMAL AGRICULTURETHE ENVIRONMENT (e.g. ENDANGERED SPECIES)

BIODIESEL

Biotechnology

Biotechnologists are involved in the genetic improvement of:

PLANTS e.g. INSECTICIDE RESISTANT PLANTSANIMALS e.g. CLONING HIGH PRODUCERSBACTERIA e.g. CLEANING UP WASTE

Biotechnology

Stem Cells

Genomics research- genome to phenome

Australian Government funded two Centres of Excellence in functional genomics

Discover new genes and gene function

Help understand life processes

Lead to new applications in Biotechnology

Newcastle Biotechnology graduates are employed in: DIAGNOSTIC

• Pathology• Veterinary

RESEARCH• Research Institutes• Universities

BUSINESS• Sales• Product Development

REGULATORY AGENCIES• OGTR• TGA

Biotechnology

Bachelor of Biotechnology

Assumed Knowledge -

Chemistry and Mathematics

Graduates

Excellent basic knowledge of modern biotechnology, including molecular biology, microbiology, and experience in research methods, data analysis, instrumentation, information technology, commercialisation, bioethics and law.

They will also have worked in a biotechnology environment.

YEAR 1BIOLOGY - 3 coursesCHEMISTRYSTATISTICSMATHS

PHYSICS

Biotechnology

YEAR 2 MOLECULAR LAB SKILLS MOLECULAR GENETICS

BIOMOLECULESBIOCHEMISTRYMICROBIOLOGYCELLULAR LAB SKILLSPLANT DEVELOPMENT

ELECTIVE

Biotechnology

YEAR 3 Semester 1ADVANCED LAB SKILLSMOLECULAR BIOLOGYPLANT CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGYOptions:MICROBIOLOGY

ELECTIVE

Biotechnology

YEAR 3 Semester 2CELLULAR BIOTECHNOLOGYBIOTECHNOLOGY FINANCE &

COMMERCIALISATION INDUSTRY PLACEMENT ≡ 2 courses

Alternative Options: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CONSERVATION BIOLOGY PLANT DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVES

Biotechnology

BIOTECHNOLOGY PLACEMENT (10 WEEKS)

JUROX

BIOTECH AUSTRALIACSIRO – CANBERRA & ADELAIDEENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY – EPAIVF CENTRESGENETICS/DNA/IMMUNOLOGY LABSGENETIC ENGINEERING LABS

Biotechnology

Year 1

10 unitsAdvanced Mathematics 121HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band 4) required

MATH1210

10 unitsMathematics 111HSC Mathematics (Band 5 or 6) or MATH1100 required

MATH1110

10 unitsPreliminary MathematicsMATH1100

Choose one Directed Course from:

10 unitsIntroductory Physics for the Life SciencesPHYS1200

10 unitsStatistics for the SciencesSTAT1070

10 unitsIntroductory Chemistry IICHEM1020

10 unitsIntroductory Chemistry ICHEM1010

10 unitsProfessional Skills for Biological Sciences 1BIOL1003

10 unitsOrganisms to EcosystemsNot to count with BIOL1020

BIOL1002

10 unitsMolecules, Cells and OrganismsNot to count with BIOL1010

BIOL1001

Year 1 (80 units)

10 unitsAdvanced Mathematics 121HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band 4) required

MATH1210

10 unitsMathematics 111HSC Mathematics (Band 5 or 6) or MATH1100 required

MATH1110

10 unitsPreliminary MathematicsMATH1100

Choose one Directed Course from:

10 unitsIntroductory Physics for the Life SciencesPHYS1200

10 unitsStatistics for the SciencesSTAT1070

10 unitsIntroductory Chemistry IICHEM1020

10 unitsIntroductory Chemistry ICHEM1010

10 unitsProfessional Skills for Biological Sciences 1BIOL1003

10 unitsOrganisms to EcosystemsNot to count with BIOL1020

BIOL1002

10 unitsMolecules, Cells and OrganismsNot to count with BIOL1010

BIOL1001

Year 1 (80 units)

Please do the Mathematics Diagnostic Quiz

Timetable - lab bookingsText booksBlackboard Lecture informationLaboratory manuals

Practicalities

Getting Assistance

Student Support ServicesCentre for Teaching & LearningHUBS – Program OfficerProgram Convenor

Dr Shaun RomanShaun.roman@newcastle.edu.auLS4-37

Thank you for your time

Questions…?http://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/environ-life-science/biotechnology/index.html

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