This course is the first in our introduction to biotechnology series and provides an introduction to the field of biotechnology including applications of biotechnology in molecular biology, biochemistry, research, bioethics, and laboratory safe practices in a regulated environment. The course is supplemented with exciting hands-on laboratory exercises, and real-world research and industry applications which enable the student to master basic skills in working in a biotechnology lab; solution preparation, safe handling of hazardous material, nucleic acid isolation, recombinant DNA cloning, PCR, and next-generation sequencing. The course concludes with a bioscience career exploration including applied research, biomanufacturing, biomedical devices, and clinical trials.