BTH3820 Plant biotechnology
Faculty of Science
BTH3820 Plant biotechnology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs GEN2041.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTH3820
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTH3820
No unit lists BTH3820 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This unit introduces the role of plant breeding and its significance in plant biotechnology, 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 (including the production of transgenic plants resistant to abiotic and biotic stresses and crops with prolonged shelf life and enhanced nutritional value) and the use of transgenic plants as bioreactors for the production of novel proteins in medicine and industry.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical reports40%
- Mid semester test20%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge of current issues and technologies in plant biotechnology;
- 2
Demonstrate clear understanding of the techniques involved in plant tissue culture;
- 3
Design constructs to alter the expression of specific genes;
- 4
Demonstrate understanding of the various strategies involved in the creation of existing plant transgenic crops;
- 5
Appreciate the potential role of genetic manipulation to produce novel plant products of potential economic importance;
- 6
Exhibit skills in analysis, interpretation and presentation of scientific data.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Three hours of lectures and three hours of practical per week (most weeks)
Active learning approaches will also be used provide opportunities for greater involvement in aspects of modern plant biotechnology.
Where it fits
BTH3820 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Sadequr Rahman
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Sadequr Rahman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTH3820?
You need GEN2041 before you enrol.
When is BTH3820 offered?
In 2020, BTH3820 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does BTH3820 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTH3820?
BTH3820 is part of Biotechnology.