AGS203 Agricultural Biotechnology (8)

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.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

An understanding of DNA/RNA structure, meiosis and mitosis.

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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.

Syllabus

This 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

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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