2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 22, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOT 1000 - Introduction to Biotechnology


Biotechnology began with technology innovation, leading to its commercial development and benefits to society.  Hence, a historical and current review of the cutting edge technology will be presented and discussed in this course. Students will learn about the current global effort in the product development and commercialization of biotechnology for human health.  This course will serve as a foundation to understand the history, promise, operation, development and commercialization of biotechnology.   Key scientific principles in nucleic acid and proteins will be applied as important tools for the genomic and proteomic area, leading to commercial applications and product development.

Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I  

BCMB 2000 or BCMB 371 - Biochemistry I  

MATH 1150 - Statistics  

Anticipated Terms Offered: fall, spring