Certificate in Biotechnology

Core studies cover tissue culture and biochemistry, giving you the laboratory and scientific foundation biotechnology relies on. Electives then let you branch into animal or plant breeding, genetics, greenhouse management or genetic applications, depending on your interests. Suitable for anyone curious about the science behind modern plant and animal breeding.

Biotechnology Certificate Course Technological developments have had a huge impact across all areas of applied life sciences, from health and farm production to horticulture and environmental management. Study 6 specialist modules - Gain an in-depth knowledge of chemical composition and processes. Learn about cell structure and processes including cell division and gene expression. Study plant biochemistry and build your understanding of biochemistry applications. Learn about the chemistry of molecules found in and associated with living systems. Learn about tissue culture and micropropagation. Choose from a specialist module on Plant Breeding or Animal Breeding, depending upon your area of special interest. Select from a module on Genetics or a Workshop project applicable to your studies. Course Content Cell Biology BSC110 Biochemistry I (Plants) BSC102 Biochemistry II BSC203 Tissue Culture BHT306 Plant Breeding BHT236 or Animal Breeding BAG301 Genetics BSC207 or Workshop I BGN103 Alternatives to these modules may be possible - discuss with our academic staff to investigate other possibilities. What's in the Modules? Lesson listings for each module are below. Please follow the link in the module titles for more detailed information on each one. Cell Biology BSC110 Introduction to Cells and Their Structure Cell Chemistry DNA, Chromosomes and Genes Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis Cell Membranes Protein Structure and Function Protein Synthesis Food, Energy, Catalysis and Biosynthesis Intracellular Compartments, Transport and Cell Communication The Cell Cycle and Tissue Formation Biochemistry I (Plants) BSC102 Introduction Lipids and Proteins Enzymes Nitrogen and the Nitrogen Cycle Photosynthesis and Respiration Assimilation and Transpiration Acidity and Alkalinity Chemical Analysis Biochemical Applications Biochemistry II BSC203 Introduction to Biochemical Molecules Amino Acids Structure of Proteins Protein Dynamics Sugars and Polysaccharides Lipids (Fats) and Membranes Enzymes, Vitamins and Hormones DNA and RNA Laboratory Techniques Tissue Culture BHT306 Introduction including a review of basic plant nutrition. Plant Nutrients. The Laboratory Micropropagation Techniques Plant Hormones The Tissue Culture Environment Commercial Applications Taking Plants out of Culture Culture of Selected Species Plant Breeding BHT236 The Scope and Nature of the Plant Breeding Industry Introduction to Genetics Gamete Production, Pollination and Fertilisation in Plants Mono Hybrid and Dihybrid Inheritance in Plants Systematic Botany and Floral Structures Practical Plant Breeding Techniques Current Developments in Plant Genetics Animal Breeding BAG301 Introduction To Genetics Genetics Selection Pure Breeding Introduction To Cross Breeding Cross Breeding Livestock Improvement Genetics BSC207 Introduction to Genetics The Cell and Organelles Interaction between Chromosomes Interaction between Genes Genetic Chemistry (DNA and Chromosomes) Mutations (Genomes and Mutations) DNA repair and Recombination Developmental Genetics Population Genetics Applied Genetics Workshop I BGN103 There are 3 lessons, each involving a PBL project, as follows: 1. Workplace Tools, Equipment and Materials Identifying and describing the operation of tools and equipment used in the workplace; routine maintenance of tools and equipment; identifying and comparing materials used in the workplace; using different materials to perform workplace tasks. 2. Workplace Skills Determining key practical skills in the workplace; identifying and comparing commonly-performed workplace tasks; determining acceptable standards for workplace tasks; implementing techniques for improving workplace efficiency. 3. Workplace Safety Identifying health and safety risks in the workplace; complying with industry OH&S standards; developing safety guidelines for handling dangerous items. Biotech Opportunities are a Certain Future There is no doubt that biotechnology will be a very significant growth industry, well into the future. It is harder to predict with any certainty, exactly what those future opportunities might be. Some colleges and universities may suggest where the jobs and businesses of the future will be; but predictions in past decades have shown that the only accurate predictions are very broad ones. The things that we can be certain of are: Scientific discoveries in biology will happen at a faster and faster rate. Entrepreneurs who understand these discoveries, will see and take advantage of opportunities. Learning the science is only part of what is needed to create a future for yourself in biotech. The most successful people in the future will be those who: 1st Understand the science. 2nd Are well networked with both the scientists and commercial industry. 3rd See discoveries soon after they are made; conceive opportunities before too many others do, create realistic ways of applying the science to commercial opportunities and develop the business quickly. This course provides a foundation to create career or business opportunities; making you a more useful employee, contractor, business partner, or business owner in any industry that deals with plants, animals, humans or products and services related to the same. Your Next Step ... You can enrol on the course today. If you have any questions, or would like to know more, please get in touch using our Free Course Counselling Service. We will be happy to help you.