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BIOT 601 Molecular Biology for Business Managers (3)

A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of biology, including a broad review of the life sciences with emphasis on molecular biology. Topics include the basic concepts and processes of cell biology, molecular biology and immunology. The components of a cell, the processes occurring in a single cell, and the functioning of a multicellular organism are explained. Discussion also covers the use of model organisms to understand basic and applied biology.

BIOT 630 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)

(Formerly BIOT 610.) An introduction to bioinformatics. Emphasis is on the interpretation of data. Topics include new, sophisticated DNA, RNA and protein sequence analyses and pattern recognition and DNA computing, as well as more traditional mathematical modeling (using Bayesian probability and basic algorithms, machine learning and neural networks and Markov models and dynamic programming). Discussion also covers the analysis of tridimensional structures, phylogenic relationships, and genomic and proteomic data.

BIOT 640 Societal Issues in Biotechnology (3)

An examination of current societal issues in biotechnology from several perspectives. Topics include the commercialization of biotechnology; biohazards; managerial views of legal issues and bioethics; the need for public scrutiny; environmental and cultural issues; and the role of governmental regulatory agencies in researching, developing, and commercializing biotechnology. An overview of the early history and modern developments of biotechnology is provided.

BIOT 643 Techniques of Biotechnology (3)

(Formerly BTMN 643.) A comprehensive review of current techniques in biotechnology research and applications. The development and use of some of the techniques are placed in historical context. Discussion covers techniques used in genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics and the applications of these techniques. Current plant and animal transformation methods are explained. High throughput technologies, including sequencing, real-time RT-PCR, SAGE, and microarrays, are explored. Topics also include therapeutic applications of biotechnology, such as gene therapy, stem cell technology and RNA interference. Emerging technologies in this field are introduced.

BIOT 645 The Business of Biotechnology (3)

(Formerly BTMN 645.) An introduction to the range of businesses associated with biotechnology, including medical procedures, self-testing procedures, pharmaceuticals, reagents, agriculture, environmental bioremediation, energy production, material and mineral recovery, veterinary medicine, and sensors. Discussion covers various alliances and funding sources, as well as global and international issues.