Trends & Issues in Agrifood Biotech

Students will acquire knowledge of the recent and important developments in biotechnology related to agriculture and food and develop an understanding of local and global issues in biotechnology in relation to environment health and sustainable crop and animal production. This subject will provide an overview of the integrated use of various biological technologies for the effective translation of novel research into agri-food related applications including steps involved in commercialisation of agri-food biotechnology-related products and services and international trade and related economic issues. The students will also develop understanding of contemporary social and economic issues arising due to adoption of biotechnology in the agri-food sector.

• 1Demonstrate the ability to apply an integrated multi-disciplinary view of contemporary scientific, social and economic issues relating to application of biotechnology in agriculture and food production
• 2Describe and discuss processes involved in commercialisation of agri-food biotechnology related products and services
• 3Describe and discuss how multidisciplinary solutions are required to address major problems relating to sustainability of global agriculture and human food supply
• 4Participate as an effective member of a group in tutorial discussions and develop a logical argument to support a particular position