BIOTECH 4TB3

Advanced Biotechnology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This advanced course examines select topics of interest that reflect current methods utilized to produce new products and processes in the field of biotechnology. The course invites subject experts from various sectors of the biotech industry as guest lecturers. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3B03, 4GP3, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 3B03

Industrial Biotechnology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) A continuation of Biotechnology I including a more in depth application of the recombinant technology and gene expression systems. Applications include microbial, plant, and animal biotechnology, bioremediation, cloning and stem cell technology. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2B03, 2GT3, 2MB3, and registration in level III or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 2MB3

Microbiology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) An introduction to microbiological analysis with emphasis on use of microscopic techniques, staining, cultivation and control of microbial growth, enumeration, identification, potable water analysis, with environmental and industrial applications. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2CB3, 2M03, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 2B03

Biotechnology Concepts

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Basic elements of biotechnology. Proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, DNA manipulation, cloning and recombinant technology, with applications in genetics, medicine and industry. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2CB3, 2M03, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program Antirequisite(s): BIOTECH 2BE3

SEP 6TB3

Advanced biotechnology

Undergraduate This advanced course examines select topics of interest that reflect current methods utilized to produce new products and processes in the field of biotechnology. The course invites subject experts from various sectors of the biotech industry as guest lecturers.