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DEVELOPMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY


              EIC3009         DEVELOPMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
              3 Credits

              Pre-requisite   None

              Learning        At the end of this course, students are able to:
              Outcomes
                              1. identify the concept and role of  biotechnology in economic       development;
                              2. apply the knowledge of biotechnology to evaluate its contribution
                              3. to enhancing economic activities particularly agricultural
                              4. production; and
                              5. 3.discuss  the  significance  of  ethical  issues  in  biotechnological    research  and
                                development applicable for economic development.

              Synopsis        This paper discusses the concepts of biotechnology in economic development. It
                              emphasises on the impact of biotechnology on socio-economic welfare especially
                              in agricultural production and innovations.   Topics discussed include technological
                              capability in developing related industries; suitability and implementation problems;
                              environmental  and  ethical  issues;  challenges  and  prospects  in  economic
                              development.

              References      1. Sasson,  Albert.,  dan   Costarini,  Vivien.  (1991),  Biotechnologies  in  Perpective:
                                Socio-economic  Implications  for  Developing  Countries.  Paris:  United  Nation
                                Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
                              2. Dyson,  Anthony  and  Harrris,  John  (1994),  Ethics  and  Biotechnology.  London:
                                Routledge.
                              3. Getubig,  Ismael  P.  Jr.,  Chopra,  V.L.,  dan  Swaminathan,  M.S.,    (1991),
                                Biotechnology  for  Asian  Agriculture:  Public  Policy  Implication.  Kuala  Lumpur:
                                Asian and Pacific Development Centre.
                              4. Da Silva, E.J.,  Ratledge, Collin., dan Sasson, Albert.  (1992),  Biotechnology,
                                Economics and Social Aspects: Issues For Developing Countries. Cambridge:
                                The University Press.
                              5.  OECD (1988)  Biotechnology  and  The  Changing  Role  of Government.   Paris:
                                OECD Publications Service.om

              Soft Skills     CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7
                              CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5
                              TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5
                              LL1, LL2
                              EM1, EM2, EM3
                              LS1, LS2, LS3

              Assessment      Continuous Assessment : 40%
                              Final Examination           : 60%










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