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- BIOT-T 105 Introduction to Biotechnology (3 cr.) Provides insights into the science, methods, scope, diversity, history, business, and legal ramifications of biotechnology with the goal of demonstrating how different disciplines are integrated within the complex world of biotechnology. Examines biotechnological practices and activities, uses biotechnology to teach problem solving, and introduces existing impediments to progress in biotechnology.
- BIOT-T 215 Diagnostic and Forensic Biotechnology Laboratory (3 cr.) A project-based laboratory that provides experience in solving forensic and diagnostic problems using methods found in a biotechnology lab. These methods include polymerase chain reaction, microscopy, and the chromatography of small and large molecules.
- BIOT-T 270 Alcohol and Food: The Science of Fermentation (3 cr.) Introduction to the principles, biotechnological aspects, and historical development of microbial fermentation as it is used in food preparation as well as the role of microbes and fermentation in human health.
- BIOT-T 301 Seminar in Biotechnology (1 cr.) P: BIOL-L 112. Speakers from the biotechnology industry and Walter Center for Career Achievement present current research developments, information about career opportunities, internship possibilities, and possible career paths in biotechnology. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours in BIOL-T 301 and BIOT-T 301.
- BIOT-T 310 Biotechnology Lecture (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211. Application of microbial diversity in biotechnology; synthesis of macromolecules; principles of gene expressions; gene cloning; protein engineering, overexpression and purification; genomics; proteomics; bioinformatics. Credit given for only one of BIOL-T 301 and BIOT-T 301.
- BIOT-T 312 Societal Issues in Biotechnology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 112. Consideration of the effects of recent advances in biotechnology on human affairs and the environment. Credit given for only one of BIOL-T 312 or BIOT-T 312.
- BIOT-T 315 Biotechnology Laboratory (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211. Students use a problem-based approach to gene cloning; for example, cloning the gene for an industrially important enzyme, alpha-amylase from Credit given for only one of BIOL-T 315 or BIOT-T 315.
- BIOT-T 322 Biotechnology Writing and Communication (3 cr.) P: Completion of the English composition requirement; BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211; and one of the following: BIOT-X 150, BIOT-T 315, BIOL-L 313, BIOL-L 319, BIOL-L 323, BIOL-L 324, BIOL-M 255, BIOL-M 315, BIOL-M 360, BIOL-M 375, BIOL-M 435, BIOL-M 445, BIOL-X 150, CHEM-A 316, or CHEM-C 343. Covers oral and written scientific communications as appropriate to biotechnology. Topics include figures and tables, technical talks, reading and writing scientific publications, and writing industrial-style documents, including standard operating procedures and study protocols. Credit given for only one of BIOL-T 322 or BIOT-T 322.
- BIOT-T 410 Special Topics in Biotechnology (2–3 cr.) May vary. Will be listed on the Schedule of Classes prior to registration. Topics will vary but will not be related to course content of other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours for any combination of BIOL-L 410 and BIOT-T 410.
- BIOT-T 412 Product Development, Regulation, and Commercialization in Biotechnology (3 cr.) P: BIOT-T 312. Analyzes the scientific, regulatory and commercial considerations used to develop and market products across biotechnology industries. Successful biotechnology-related products require input from basic research, manufacturing, regulatory, legal, medical and marketing perspectives. The balance of these factors across the industry will be discussed, with special attention given to pharmaceutical drug development.