BIOL 4418 - Biotechnology

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

A study of the applied science of biotechnology 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. Emphasis will be placed on current biomedical, pharmaceutical, and agri/industrial applications. Graduate students must complete and defend a term paper. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as BIOL 5418.

Prerequisites: 19 hours of biology including BIOL 2401 and BIOL 3300; CHEM 1401 or CHEM 1403. BIOL 3400 and BIOL 4401 are strongly recommended. BIOL 4417 is also recommended or may be taken concurrently.