BIO - Biology

BIO 253

BIOTECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS

(3.00 CR.)

Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or BIO 173. Explores the growing field of biotechnology ranging from basic cellular and molecular biology concepts to both basic and advanced laboratory techniques. Emphasizes the application of biotechnology to medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and forensics. Includes discussion of the business, regulatory/legal, ethical, and societal issues of this topic as well as the growing field of bioinformatics. Lecture 3 hours per week.