BT 6023 - Biotechnology and Health Care

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

This course focuses on the contribution of biotechnology to the modern Health Care. It provides a broad overview of the most exciting new technologies, such as tissue engineering and stem cell research, and discusses a wide range of applications. The course also offers an overview of more traditional biotech products e.g., vaccination, blood preservation and substitutes, diagnostics and discusses in some detail the role of biotechnology in the management of the biggest heath care challenges of our time, the aging population and obesity epidemics. Some key lecturers in the course will be delivered by leading industry professionals Prerequisite: Adviser's approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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