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Genetics and Biotechnology is concerned with the structure and function of molecules that are fundamental to life, namely DNA, RNA, proteins and metabolites. This major provides the basis for the study of organism function from genes through to observable characteristics (phenotype), using cutting edge technologies. It also focuses on the importance of understanding 'Omics', including genomics, as well as the software tools needed to solve problems at the molecular level. These techniques have widespread application in all aspects of modern biology, including medicine, conservation biology, forensic science and agriculture. Building on the fundamental disciplines of biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology, the major provides in-depth study of modern molecular science and introduces students to practical scientific techniques associated with gene and protein expression, and gene manipulation/genetic engineering.