BSC 2427 - Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell & Immunobiology

Institution:

Palm Beach State College

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Description:

This lecture course provides a relatively deep exploration of the basic foundations of modern biotechnology, with emphasis in molecular and cell biology as required disciplines for the study development, and applications of genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, which includes hands on laboratory exercies in the main general techniques. It also includes molecular considerations of some of the latest advances in oncology and cancer prevention, pharmacogenomics, as well as stem cell technology. The final part of the course focuses on basic concepts of immunobiology and medical immunology, which are also relevant to biomedical biotechnology, particularly in the areas of applications of monoclonal antibodies, anti allergic medications, recombinant DNA vaccines, transplants, immuno- modulation and gene therapy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.palmbeachstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(561) 967-7222

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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