Orientation Information Session

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• Orientation Information Session
• Dr Shaun Roman
• B.Biotechnology

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Modern 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

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Modern Biotechnology

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

• HUMANS

• ANIMALS

• PLANTS

• MICROBES

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Biotechnology

• Biotechnologists make specialised biological
  products
• INSULIN
• HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
• VACCINES

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Biotechnology

• Biotechnologists develop diagnostic methods for
• GENETIC DISEASES
• VIRAL DISEASE
• BACTERIAL DISEASE

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Biotechnology

• Biotechnologists are involved in
• IVF CLINICS
• PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
• RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT IN MEDICINE
• ANIMAL HEALTH
• PLANT ANIMAL AGRICULTURE
• THE ENVIRONMENT (e.g. ENDANGERED SPECIES)
• BIODIESEL

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Biotechnology

• Biotechnologists are involved in the genetic
  improvement of
• PLANTS e.g. INSECTICIDE RESISTANT PLANTS
• ANIMALS e.g. CLONING HIGH PRODUCERS
• BACTERIA e.g. CLEANING UP WASTE

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Stem Cells
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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

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Biotechnology

• Newcastle Biotechnology graduates are employed
  in
• DIAGNOSTIC
• Pathology
• Veterinary
• RESEARCH
• Research Institutes
• Universities
• BUSINESS
• Sales
• Product Development
• REGULATORY AGENCIES
• OGTR
• TGA

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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.
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Biotechnology

• YEAR 1
• BIOLOGY - 3 courses
• CHEMISTRY
• STATISTICS
• MATHS
• PHYSICS

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Biotechnology

• YEAR 2
• MOLECULAR LAB SKILLS
• MOLECULAR GENETICS
• BIOMOLECULES
• BIOCHEMISTRY
• MICROBIOLOGY
• CELLULAR LAB SKILLS
• PLANT DEVELOPMENT
• ELECTIVE

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Biotechnology

• YEAR 3 Semester 1
• ADVANCED LAB SKILLS
• MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
• PLANT CELL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
• Options
• MICROBIOLOGY
• ELECTIVE

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Biotechnology

• YEAR 3 Semester 2
• CELLULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
• BIOTECHNOLOGY FINANCE COMMERCIALISATION
• INDUSTRY PLACEMENT 2 courses
• Alternative Options
• REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
• CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
• PLANT DEVELOPMENT
• ELECTIVES

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Biotechnology

• BIOTECHNOLOGY PLACEMENT (10 WEEKS)
• JUROX
• BIOTECH AUSTRALIA
• CSIRO CANBERRA ADELAIDE
• ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY EPA
• IVF CENTRES
• GENETICS/DNA/IMMUNOLOGY LABS
• GENETIC ENGINEERING LABS

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Year 1
Please do the Mathematics Diagnostic Quiz
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Practicalities

• Timetable - lab bookings
• Text books
• Blackboard
• Lecture information
• Laboratory manuals

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Getting Assistance

• Student Support Services
• Centre for Teaching Learning
• HUBS Program Officer
• Program Convenor
• Dr Shaun Roman
• Shaun.roman_at_newcastle.edu.au
• LS4-37

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