BIO 230 - Introduction to Biotechnology 4 cr.

This course serves as an introduction to biotechnology for advanced biology students. Topics such as DNA and protein biochemistry and genetic manipulation will be studied in detail. Modern techniques of gene cloning and genetic alterations for applications in vaccine production, agriculture, animal science, forensic science. bioremediation and others will be studied. In the laboratory students will learn techniques of macromolecular purification, separation and analysis. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 105 and BIO 106, MAT 115 or higher, CHE 101 or CHE 103.