LAW4193 Biotechnology and the law

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Gain coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts underpinning the application of traditional legal rules, and the development of new legal rules, to socio-economic issues raised by biotechnology;

2. 2

   Have the skills and knowledge to provide basic advice to scientists and those wanting to commercially exploit biotechnology and its outcomes on their rights and responsibilities in law;

3. 3

   Demonstrate an understanding of the development of legal rules and institutions tailored to biotechnology (e.g., Australian Gene Technology Regulator; legislation governing human embryo research and cloning; regulatory approaches to genetics research and commercialisation);

4. 4

   Demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to critically analyse and evaluate, the interests and forces that influence and shape the development and application of the law to biotechnology;

5. 5

   Have the skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesis the above knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems arising out of the practice or development of, or activities pertaining to, biotechnology;

6. 6

   Further develop their writing skills; and

7. 7

   Enhance their skills of statutory interpretation in the context of technical and complex legislation.