BL 216 - Biotechnology

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course engages the rapidly developing field of biotechnology through careful dissection of the technologies and their applications. Topics including cell-based and cell-free food and beverage biotechnology, heterologous protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, the design and production of transgenic plants and animals, stem cell technologies, reproductive and therapeutic cloning strategies, somatic and germline gene therapy approaches, vaccine development, DNA forensics, bioremediation, biofuels, and high throughput screening are examined in detail with consideration given to both their potential and realized industrial, medical and environmental applications. Emphasis is placed on the technical considerations unique to each technology, although safety and ethical considerations will also be addressed. Offered in even numbered years. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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