This unit is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. Students can commence the unit in either semester 1 or semester 2.<br/><br/>The unit introduces the basic practical and theoretical working methodologies for the construction of works of art that include living elements. Topics include basic methods of tissue engineering, tissue culture, DNA isolation, breeding principles and genetic engineering. The ethical and aesthetic issues of biological art are also discussed. The unit also facilitates students to actively integrate their knowledge of both art and science into their growing understanding of biological art. -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Ionat Zurr
Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Science (Biological Arts) (50300) or Master of Science (Biological Arts) (51570) or Master Biological Arts (53550) or Graduate Diploma of Biological Arts (52350)
