Introduction to Biotechnology (BS3813)

This course is an introduction to the field of biotechnology. It covers recombinant DNA, production of biological molecules, bioprocessing, and current events. Students will review employment and careers in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries.

CLO: 1. Comprehend the fundamental principles of biotechnology. [C2-Comprehension]
CLO: 2. Analyze various techniques and tools used in biotechnological research [C4-Analysis]
CLO: 3. Analyze various impacts of Biotechnology on society and environment. [C4-Analysis]

1 Introduction to the course and course objectives
2 Genetic engineering
3 Host cells and vectors
4 Restriction enzymes
5 cloning
6 Transformation
7 Gene Theraphy
8 Revision and presentations
9 Molecular Markers
10 Bioremediation
11 Foriensic DNA
12 biotechnological products
13 Biosafety
14 Bioterrorism
15 Bioethics