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Fundamentals of Biotechnology Engineering

BIOENGR X 431.1

This course provides an overview of central biotechnology engineering topics covering the various approaches on how to engineer products using genes and genome.

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What you can learn.

Describe engineering product designs using genes and genome
Describe an overview of topics relating to central biotechnology engineering
Define various approaches toward engineering products using genes and genome, recombinant DNA technology and genomics, microbiology biotechnology, plant biotechnology, and animal biotechnology
Apply forensic analysis techniques
Define biotechnology regulations and ethics

About this course:

This course provides an overview of central biotechnology engineering topics covering the various approaches on how to engineer products using genes and genome, recombinant DNA technology and genomics, microbiology biotechnology, plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, forensic analysis and medical biotechnology. The course also covers biotechnology regulations and ethics.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of cell biology or molecular biology.