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Fundamentals of Biotechnology

Course Description

Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture products intended to improve the quality of human life. Fundamentals of Biotechnology is a course that examines biotechnology, such as medical processes (i.e. getting organisms to produce new drugs, or using stem cells to regenerate damaged human tissues and perhaps re-grow entire organs) and industrial processes (i.e. production of new chemicals or the development of new fuels for vehicles). Other applications involve the improvement of agriculture, which involves such processes as the development of pest-resistant grains or the accelerated evolution of disease-resistant animals.

Course Outcome

After completing Fundamentals of Biotechnology, students will be equipped with a basic understanding of the following:

• Biotechnology fundamentals
• Applications for use
• Materials
• Processes
• Ethics
• Outlook for the future

Recommended Prerequisites

This course is an intended for anyone interested in gaining an introduction to the biotechnology field, such as research staff, sales professional, medical professional, engineer, student, etc. A basic understanding of biology and chemistry is recommended but not required.

Assessment

Students will be assigned 5 homework assignments, and 5 exams.

Introduction

Metabolic Engineering

Medical

• Biomedical Polymers
• Biomedical Nanotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Stem Cell Engineering

Industrial

• Water Treatment
• Bio Ethanol
• Bio Butanol

Agricultural

• Pest-resistant Grains
• Food Engineering

Bioethics

Outlook for the Future

Course Delivery

This course is Instructor-led and delivered through our award-winning online Learning Management System. See our FAQ for more details.

Education Credit

This course has 20 contact hours and can be used for 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Course Registration

Course only: $49

Course + Certificate: $99