BIO 455 - Biotechnology

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

4 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course provides an introduction to Biotechnology and an overview of current applications in a variety of professional fields. Uses of genetic and molecular techniques in environmental science, agriculture, industry, food processing, medicine, forensics, and plant and animal population studies will be addressed. The basic concepts of DNA technologies will be introduced and described, including DNA cloning, genetic engineering, fingerprinting, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Additional topics will include the ethical issues and global impacts of biotechnology, antibody production, and transgenic technology. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Biology I (BIO 101), Genetics (BIO 325), plus at least Junior-level standing or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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