91369 Biobusiness
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10115 Bachelor of Biomedical Science OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10172 Bachelor of Biotechnology OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10184 Bachelor of Medical Science OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10186 Bachelor of Health Science Traditional Chinese Medicine OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10223 Bachelor of Environmental Biology OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10228 Bachelor of Marine Biology OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10242 Bachelor of Science OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10275 Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10346 Bachelor of Biomedical Physics OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10346-C10347, and Category Type = Bachelor's Degree OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10384 Bachelor of Science Analytics OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10387 Bachelor of Forensic Science OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10126 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10131 Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Laws OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10162-C10163, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10167 Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10169 Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Business OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10243 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10330 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10353-C10354, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10385 Bachelor of Science Analytics Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10388-C10389 OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10391 Bachelor of Forensic Science Bachelor of Laws OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10079 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology Diploma Engineering Practice OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10073 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Description
Biotechnologists design products and processes, medical scientists treat disease and environmental scientists manage the environment. All bioscientists need to interact with the community. Research must be ethical and relevant to the community's needs. Products and processes must comply with regulations and laws, and must be safe. Bioscientists communicate with peers and the general public, and maintain their knowledge and skills. All bioactivities must be financially sustainable either as a result of government (public) funding or profit.
In this subject, students learn how biotechnology is managed as a business entity. They learn quality control techniques, quality management systems (ISO, GMP, etc.), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), legislation, intellectual property, and the financing, establishment and management of biotechnology companies. Students also learn techniques to communicate with peers and maintain their scientific skills so they are ready for whatever the future holds.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Contribute knowledgeably to discussions related to different types of biobusinesses and the challenges that such businesses face. |
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| 2. | Summarise and reflect on how human ethics, animal ethics and genetic manipulation is managed in modern organisations and be able to participate in these processes at graduate level. |
| 3. | Explain and anticipate how risk and safety are managed in modern organisations through regulation, legislation, standards and safety management systems (GMP, FMEA, ISO and auditing. Also to be able to contribute to these processes at graduate level. |
| 4. | Participate in quality management systems as used in modern biobusinesses and be able to assist in the implementation of these systems at graduate level. |
| 5. | Describe how biotechnology and business are integrated and be able to apply this understanding at a graduate level. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of following course intended learning outcomes:
- An understanding of the nature, practice and application of the chosen science discipline. (1.0)
- Encompasses problem solving, critical thinking and analysis attributes and an understanding of the scientific method knowledge acquisition. (2.0)
- The ability to acquire, develop, employ and integrate a range of technical, practical and professional skills, in appropriate and ethical ways within a professional context, autonomously and collaboratively and across a range of disciplinary and professional areas, e.g. time management skills, personal organisation skills, teamwork skills, computing skills, laboratory skills, data handling, quantitative and graphical literacy skills. (3.0)
- The capacity to engage in reflection and learning beyond formal educational contexts that is based on the ability to make effective judgements about one's own work. The capacity to learn in and from new disciplines to enhance the application of scientific knowledge and skills in professional contexts. (4.0)
- An awareness of the role of science within a global culture and willingness to contribute actively to the shaping of community views on complex issues where the methods and findings of science are relevant. (5.0)
- An understanding of the different forms of communication - writing, reading, speaking, listening -, including visual and graphical, within science and beyond and the ability to apply these appropriately and effectively for different audiences. (6.0)
- An ability to think and work creatively, including the capacity for self-starting, and the ability to apply science skills to unfamiliar applications. It encompasses skills such as understanding risk management and risk taking, 'thinking outside the box', questioning the norm to suggest new solutions for old problems. (7.0)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
1. Disciplinary knowledge and its appropriate application
An understanding of the nature, practice & application of Biotechnology
2. An Enquiry-oriented approach
An understanding of the scientific method of knowledge acquisition. Encompasses problem solving, critical thinking and analysis attributes, and the ability to discover new understandings. Students learn how to share ideas and work towards relevant solutions.
3. Professional skills and their appropriate application
The ability to acquire, develop, employ and integrate a range of technical, practical and professional skills, in appropriate and ethical ways within a professional context, autonomously and collaboratively and across a range of disciplinary and professional areas.
e.g. Time management skills, personal organization skills, teamwork skills, computing skills, laboratory skills, data
handling, quantitative and graphical literacy skills. Students are required to manage their time, manage their travel and to integrate a scientific understanding of Biotechnology with the practical constraints of professional work.
4. Ability and motivation for continued intellectual development
The capacity to engage in reflection and learning beyond formal educational contexts, that is based on the ability to make effective judgments about one’s own work. The capacity to learn in, and from, new disciplines to enhance the application of scientific knowledge and skills in professional contexts.
5. Engagement with the needs of Society
An awareness of the role of science within a global culture and willingness to contribute actively to the shaping of community views on complex issues where the methods and findings of science are relevant.
6. Communication skills
An understanding of the different forms of communication - writing, reading, speaking, listening - including visual and graphical, within science and beyond and the ability to apply these appropriately and effectively for different audiences. Students are required to communicate in workshops, collaborate in teams on safety and quality assurance and present the outcome of their learning in oral presentations and written documents.
7. Initiative and innovative ability
An ability to think and work creatively, including the capacity for self-starting, and the ability to apply science skills to unfamiliar applications. Independence, creativity and self study are required for successful completion of the Safety and Quality Assurance assessment 2 as students must examine a product, understand the product, research analysis techniques, analyze the product, problem solve the situation and intellectually explore the significance of the outcome.
Teaching and learning strategies
In this subject you will learn chiefly via Workshops with experts in various aspects of Biobusiness. Most of your teachers have full time jobs related to the topics they will be talking about. This is the primary reason for the evening scheduling for these sessions.
These Workshops are comparatively informal and vary in structure. You will prepare for classes by viewing material in UTSOnline prior to the class and considering how this material would affect your behaviour in the workplace. Are there contradictions or uncertainties that you would like to explore during the class? This preparation will facilitate meaningful and effective participation in the learning activities. Generally the teacher will introduce further information, topics or reading material and invite students to discuss these topics and voice their own opinions.
You will benefit most from these Workshops if you are an active participant. There is also a lot to be learned from the comments and opinions of your peers. There will be a small amount of online reference material but most of the educational content lies in participation in the workshop and the associated discussions. These workshops are assessed using short quizzes, professional practice exercises and a reflective diary entry.
As part of this subject you will also participate in a series of self-directed exercises designed to develop your communication skills, make links with your peers and create the kinds of practices and behaviours that will prove useful in your graduate careers whilst maintaining your scientific knowledge and skills. This is an individual learning experience and for this reason your progress and experiences are assessed using a reflective diary entry.
In writing these reflective diary entries you will learn how to integrate your personal values into best practice in the area of Biobusiness.If you are already participating in an ePortfolio reflective diary process please let your subject coordinator know so that you do not have to do the entry twice.
Grading Rubrics are provided for the assignments. These are available in UTSOnline. You are strongly encouraged to view the grading rubric prior to submission of each assignment.
- REVIEW is currently used for feedback and this is also available via UTSOnline.
- Assessments are undertaken as you study so you can expect continual feedback throughout the semester.
- Allow at least 2 weeks after the final submission date for the feedback.
There is no final examination in this subject.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Professional Development Portfolio
| Intent: | This assignment is designed to expedite your integration into the the professional scientific community by facilitating your exploration of the tools available to you as a modern professional. The following graduate attributes are addressed: 1. Disciplinary knowledge and its appropriate application 2. An enquiry-oriented approach. 3. Professional skills and their appropriate application 4. An ability to be a lifelong learner 5. Engagement with the needs of society 6. Communication skills |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 |
| Type: | Reflection |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | Part 1 (Exercises) = <50 words. Part 2 (Reflection) = 1,000-2,000 words. |
| Criteria: | Engagement with the exercise tasks (professional profile with all fields completed, ORCID identifier created, all other required documents submitted). Completion of a reflection on your experiences. Quality of literary expression in the reflection. A grading rubric for the reflection document will be provided in UTSOnline. |
Assessment task 2: Risk Management Tools: Clinical Trials, Ethics, Quality and Safety
| Intent: | This assignment is designed to assess your understanding and basic competency in selected aspects of biobusiness. In this assignment you will explore aspects of Ethics, Safety, Quality Assurance and Clinical Trials Management and then be assessed on your basic competency in these areas. This assignment addresses the following graduate attibutes: 1. Disciplinary knowledge and its appropriate application 3. Professional skills and their appropriate application 5. Engagement with the needs of society 6. Communication skills |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 2, 3, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 and 6.0 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 35% |
| Length: | 2-3,000 words. |
| Criteria: | Accuracy of answers. insight into the field. Writing skills. Ability to effectively apply general knowledge and specific biobusiness understanding. Topics may include safety, quality assurance, legislation, ethics and clinical trials management. A grading rubric for the competency assessments will be provided in UTSOnline. |
Assessment task 3: Risk Management Tools: Intellectual Property
| Intent: | This assignment is designed to assess your understanding and basic competency in Intellectual Property. This assignment addresses the following graduate attibutes: 1. Disciplinary knowledge and its appropriate application 3. Professional skills and their appropriate application 5. Engagement with the needs of society 6. Communication skills |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 3 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 and 6.0 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 15% |
| Length: | 30-60 minutes. |
| Criteria: | Completion of a competency quiz on intellectual property and patents. A grading rubric is provided in UTSOnline. |
Assessment task 4: Professional Creativity and Innovation
| Intent: | This assignment is a case study on how professional creativity and innovation can be initiated in the work place. In this assignment you will practice brainstorming techniques, practice team work skills and develop your capacity for intellectual creativity.
The following graduate attributes are addressed: 6. Communication skills 7. Initiative and innovative ability
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 6.0 and 7.0 |
| Type: | Reflection |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
| Length: | 1-2,000 Words |
| Criteria: | Attendence and participation in the brainstorming process. Group presentation of a novel biohacking idea to the class including the idea, the potential market and the ethical, socioeconomical and legal challenges. Your reflection will be assessed for creativity, relevance and demonstrated understanding of the challenges to the implementation of a new idea. A grading rubric is provided in UTSOnline. |
