Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 281 Introduction to Biotechnology

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of biotechnology and to the application of biotechnology methodologies and applications in various fields. We will consider specific topics related to agricultural biotechnology, bioremediation, genomics, and others. Considerable emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of biotechnology, e.g. ethical considerations, inherent caveats and opportunities for improvements in the field. Normally offered in Fall semester only.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take BIOL 150, BIOL 150L, BIOL 151, and BIOL 151L.