WSES 2309 - Biotech and Sustainability

Institution:

Tarleton State University

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Description:

Beginning with background information on basic biological molecules and processes, the course will provide students with an overview of agricultural, medical, pharmaceutical, and forensic applications of biotechnology, both historical and modern. Fundamental technical processes used to manipulate living organisms and biomolecules will be discussed. The development of biotechnology will be explored using case studies, and the ethical, social, regulatory, ecological, economic, and safety ramifications of new technologies will be compared and contrasted with conventional methods of biomanipulation when possible.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tarleton.edu

Phone Number:

(254) 968-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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