BIOTECH 201 — Survey of Biotechnology
This course will serve to introduce students to modern biotechnology which is based on recent developments in molecular biology, especially those in genetic engineering and bioengineering. Students will explore the diversity of the field focusing on such areas as medicine, biohazard, bioremediation, biocatalysis, biosafety, agriculture, forensics, quality control and assurance, testing, regulation, law and policy, intellectual property, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, nutrition, and product development. This course will incorporate speakers that are representative of specific areas in biotechnology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.