BIOL 2221 - Survey of Biotechnology

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

A survey of the scientific principles, research methods, commercial applications, societal impacts, and business environment that impact and define the operation of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Students will learn how genes, proteins and cells work, how biotechnologists study and manipulate living organisms, and how those methods are used to solve problems and create products in medicine, agriculture, industry, criminal justice and the environment. Students will examine ethical, social and economic issues affecting the use of biotechnologies, and the business and regulatory environment in which biotechnology companies operate. The course gives a detailed industry overview relevant to science, engineering, computer science, information management, and business majors considering technical or business careers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies or any student interesting in biotechnology's impact on the human condition.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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