BIO 305 - Medical Biotechnology

Credits: 4

Explores the range of applications for biotechnology in the medical sciences: as a diagnostic tool, as well as for the treatment of disease and prevention of disease. Students will learn about the history of medical biotechnology by reading some key scientific journal articles. The course will also cover major recent advances in this field. Students will explore ethical issues regarding the use of available biotechnology. Lab fee

Prerequisite(s): BIO 150. Recommended: BIO 314, BIO 316, BIO 321, BIO 333, BIO 341