Gain Certificate in Biotechnology Online

Technological developments have had a huge impact across all areas of applied life sciences; from health and farm production to horticulture and environmental management.

Course Content

• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry I 
• Biochemistry II
• Tissue Culture
• Plant Breeding or Animal Breeding
• Workshop I or Genetics

What's in the Modules?

Cell Biology

• Introduction to Cells and Their Structure   Including: what is a cell, history of cell biology; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; cell shape and size; cell structure; the nucleus; the nucleolus; euchromatin and heterochromatin; the animal cell; the plant cell; human cells.
• Cell Chemistry   Including: cell chemical composition; carbohydrates; lipids; nucleic acids; proteins; enzymes; cell membranes; golgi apparatus.
• DNA, Chromosomes and Genes    Including: what is DNA, Chromosomes, Genes; DNA replication; telomeres and telomerase; genetics; case study in genetic inheritance; phenotype and genotype; gene mutations.
• Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis    Including: Mitosis and meiosis overview; mitosis; meiosis.
• Cell Membranes   Including: membranes; structure of cell membranes; movement of molecules through cell membranes; endocytosis; osmosis and filtration; hydrostatic pressure; active transport; electro-chemical gradient; nutrient and waste exhange in animal cells; mediated and non-mediated transport;.
• Protein Structure and Function   Including: protein structure; fibrous proteins; globular proteins; protein organisation; primary to quaternary structure; protein function.
• Protein Synthesis   Including: overview; the function of ribonucleic acid in protein synthesis; transcription and translation; initiation; elongation; termination.
• Food, Energy, Catalysis and Biosynthesis    Including: sources of energy; metabolism within the cell; catabolic metabolism; anabolic metabolism; ATP movement; Kreb's cycle; production and storage of energy; energy production pathways from different foods; biosynthesis of cell molecules; mitochrondria; chloroplasts
• Intracellular Compartments, Transport and Cell Communication     Including: Cell communication; endocrine signalling; paracrine signalling; autocrine signalling; cytoskeleton; actin filaments; intermediate filaments; microtubules.
• The Cell Cycle and Tissue Formation     Including: the cell cycle; phases of the cell cycle; cell cycle regulation; cell death; cells to bodies; stem cells; animal tissues including muscle, connective, epithelial, nerve; blood.

Biochemistry I

• Introduction to biochemistry
• Lipids and proteins
• Enzymes and hormones
• Nucleic acids
• Thermo-regulation
• Carbohydrate metabolism
• Absorption
• Acidity and alkalinity
• Chemical analysis
• Biochemical applications

Biochemistry II

• 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

• 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

• 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 

• Introduction To Genetics 
• Genetics 
• Selection 
• Pure Breeding 
• Introduction To Cross Breeding 
• Cross Breeding 
• Livestock Improvement

Genetics

• 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

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.

 

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