Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL H281 Honors 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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Permission of the Director of the Honors Program required.