BTC-264 - Biotechnology

3 credits

An in-depth introduction to the field of biotechnology, designed to familiarize students with research and production techniques commonplace within the biotechnology industry. This course provides students with a strong understanding of the philosophical principles underlying each technique and establish a scientific foundation upon which future material discussed in lecture and offers hands-on experience with contemporary protocols in an industry setting. Students also became familiar with many electronic technologies routinely used in biotechnology including the use of computer databases and the internet.

Prerequisite(s): BIO-201, BIO-164, BIO-263, or permission of instructor.

Corequisite(s): BTC-264L

Course previously known as: BIOT-251