AGRC 302 — Principles of Biotechnology
Agriculture · University of Ghana
An introduction to biotechnology and career opportunities in biotechnology. Basic biological properties: Cells, Information and information transfer, Extra-Chromosomal DNA. Introductory genetic engineering. Cell and Tissue Culture and Cell fusion: plant and animal cell and tissue culture, production of hybrid cells by membrane fusion. Application of biotechnology: The genetic engineering of microorganisms, Transgenic plants – products available and products in the pipeline, development and use of transgenic plants; Production of Transgenic animals and their uses; Improvement of animal health and production; management of soil microorganisms for agriculture – production of inoculants and other biofertilizers. Issues in biotechnology-Ethical issues, Priority setting, Social issues, Financing issues.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 300
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- AGEC 311 — Farm Management
- AGEC 312 — Project Analysis
- AGEC 313 — Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory
- AGEC 314 — Research Methods, Statistics & Mathematics for Economists & Business
- AGEX 311 — Development Sociology
- AGEX 312 — Extension Programme Planning and Evaluation
- AGEX 313 — Gender Planning and Development
- AGEX 314 — FBO Development and Management
- AGEX 316 — Climate Change and Adaptation in Agricultural Development
- AGRC 311 — Introductory Genetics
- ANIM 312 — Introduction to Ruminant Production
- CROP 311 — Crop Protection
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).