BIOL 201 - Biotechnology and Society

Institution:

Viterbo University

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Description:

4 Cr. An introduction to biotechnology, including the ethical, political, human, and economic impacts of these technologies. This course will cover basic concepts of genetic engineering and biotechnology, ethical dimensions of new genetic technologies and public concerns. Topics to be discussed include: environmental release of bioremediation, safety of genetically engineered food products, transgenic plants and animals, cloning, gene therapy, and genetic screening. Lab introduces students to basic procedures used in biotechnology. G7, G9

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.viterbo.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 796-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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