Dr. Faiez Alani

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

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.

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.

Antirequisite(s): BIOTECH 2BT3

3 unit(s)
An introduction to the microbiology of raw materials used in the manufacturing of food products. The course will review microbial growth and examine the types of microorganisms found in foods, the fermentation process in foods and food borne illness.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term

Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2CB3, 2MB3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program.

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.

1 unit(s)
This course requires students to research, design, develop, and implement an independent project. The project plan and a model developed will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar.
One tutorial, one lab (two hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3BP3, 3FM3, 3FR3, 3PM3,, GENTECH 3MT3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program.

3 unit(s)
This course is a continuation of Technical Project I and it requires the students to conduct further research, modify/refine the project design, develop, and implement the independent project proposal submitted as a part of the Technical Project I course. The project will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar.
One tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 4BL3, 4BM3, 4GP3, 4TR1,; ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program.