BIO 157 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

This course is an in-depth analysis of the central dogma, its regulatory mechanisms, and its uses for medical and industrial purposes. It is also an exploration of the impact molecular biology has on the treatment of diseases and solving environmental problems. Topics discussed in the course may include: bioinformatics recombinant DNA and protein technologies, gene therapy, bio-warfare, bioremediation and bioethics in the face of the quickly changing technologies. Prerequisites: a grade of C or above in BIO 135 and BIO 130.

Credits

3

Distribution

BIO