| This unit will introduce students to the major elements of biotechnology and genomic analysis. Students will distinguish between traditional and modern processes and products and examine the key developments within history and related technologies, developing an understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in laboratory analysis and the manipulation of nucleic acids and their applications in diagnostics, clinical therapy, research, and industry. Additionally, they will discuss developments in genomics, gene expression, small RNAs, epigenetics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Students will also develop an appreciation of the evolving field of bioinformatics with the study of nucleic acid sequencing techniques, biological sequence databases, and tools for sequence analysis and their use in the analysis of human genes and genetic diseases. The unit looks at emerging issues for consumers and the environment regarding biotechnology and society |
