BIOL 51884 - (was 5418) Biotechnology

Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory per week. Fout credit hours.

Was BIOL 5418.Designed to introduce students to the elements of a biotechnological career. Topics range from traditional biotechnology, such as animal and plant tissue culture, to contemporary molecular biotechnology and the use of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering in research and industry. Emphasizes current biomedical, pharmaceutical, and agri/industrial applications. Graduate students must complete and defend a term paper.

Prerequisites: 19 hours of Biology, including BIOL 20194 (was BIOL 2401), BIOL 30883 (was 3300), and CHEM 14204 (was CHEM 1403). BIOL 30084 (was BIOL 3400) and BIOL 40694 (was BIOL 4401)/BIOL 50694 are strongly recommended. BIOL 41784 (was BIOL 4417)/BIOL 51784 is also recommended or may be taken concurrently.