AGS203 Agricultural Biotechnology (8)
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This subject integrates understanding of biochemistry (biological macromolecules, metabolic and energetic pathways) and genetics (Mendelian and population genetics). It provides a basis for understanding selection and performance in plant and animal breeding. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGS203
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences |
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Assumed Knowledge|
An understanding of DNA/RNA structure, meiosis and mitosis.
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to describe the structure and function of the four major classes of biological macromolecules and apply this knowledge to describe the properties of enzymes and cofactors in biological systems.
- Be able to demonstrate acquired knowledge in the linkage between genotype and phenotype.
- Be able to demonstrate and apply the principles and extension of Mendelian genetics in plant and animal breeding.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of genetic change in biological systems.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of both conventional and molecular breeding, and outline the social and regulatory issues relating to recombinant DNA technology in an agricultural context.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Structure and function of major macromolecules
- Enzyme function
- Mendelian genetics and regulation of metabolic pathways
- Major metabolic pathways such as glycolysis (aerobic and anaerobic), fatty acid metabolism and amino acid metabolism
- Linkage and chromosome mapping
- Qualitative genetics
- Conventional and molecular approaches to plant and animal breeding including regulation of DNA technology in Australia
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
