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BIOT 601 Molecular Biology for Business Managers (3)

A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of biology, offering a broad review of the life sciences with emphasis on molecular biology. The basic concepts and processes in cell biology, molecular biology, and immunology are covered in a comprehensive manner. The components of a cell and the processes occurring in a single cell for the functioning of a multicellular organism are explained. The use of model organisms to understand basic and applied biology is discussed.

BIOT 630 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3) (Formerly BIOT 610)

An introduction to bioinformatics. Efficient experimental techniques have led to an exponential growth of data in biotechnology. Today the emphasis is switching from the accumulation of data to their analysis and interpretation. Computational tools for classifying sequences, large databases of biological information, computationally intensive methods, new algorithms, and machine learning unite to extract new concepts. This is the domain of bioinformatics. Specifically, bioinformatics includes new, sophisticated DNA, RNA, and protein sequence analyses and pattern recognition and DNA computing, but also more traditional mathematical modeling, Bayesian probability and basic algorithms, machine learning and neural networks, and Markov models and dynamic programming. Bioinformatics covers many subjects, among the most important of which are the analysis of macromolecular sequences, the analysis of tridimensional structures, the analysis of phylogenic relationships, and the analysis of 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 the current techniques in biotechnology research and applications. The development and use of some of the techniques are placed in historical context. The techniques that are used in the fields of genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, and the applications of these techniques are extensively discussed. Plant and animal transformation methods currently being used are explained. High-throughput technologies, including sequencing, real time RT-PCR, SAGE, and microarrays, are also discussed. Topics 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. These businesses include medical procedures, self-testing procedures, pharmaceuticals, reagents, agricultural, environmental bioremediation, energy production, material and mineral recovery, veterinary medicine and sensors. A variety of alliances and funding sources, as well as global and international issues, is covered.