BSC2420 Biotechnology 1 (AA)
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Credits/Clock Hours
3 credits (3 lecture hours)
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Prerequisites/Corequisites
Prerequisite: BSC2421; Corequisites: CHM1045, CHM1045L ~
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Course Description
This course provides a specific approach to the main topics of biotechnology, starting with Genomics and Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering, continuing with Proteomics, with protein expression, structure, processing, production, and purification. All these followed with examples of microbial biotechnology including: fermentation, bioreactors and industrial microbiology with biotechnology. It also includes biotechnology in plants, animals and agricultural industry, bioremediation and the environment, as well as aquatic biotechnology. There is a strong emphasis in biomedical and forensic biotechnology including vaccinology, pharmacogenomics, the human genome, regenerative medicine, gene therapy, cloning, and stem cell applications and implications.
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