Biotechnology

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Course Description

This course focuses on key biotechnological advances, with an eye towards understanding how such advances allow scientists to unravel the causes of various diseases and come up with new therapeutics for those diseases. The course will discuss the science behind the first cloning of a protein and how these cloning techniques continue to be used today, and also cover other advances such as sequencing, gene editing, gene therapy, molecular techniques for detection of SARS-CoV-2, and more.

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

3

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Lecture

Enrollment Optional?

No

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No

Programs

BIO18S is a completion requirement for:
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