Biotechnology

BIOTECHNOLOGY Honors 403

2.5 credits

Prerequisites include having passed both Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry. Seniors will be given preference when registering for the course

This half year Biotechnology course will introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications associated with Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. This upper level course will address such topics as making reagents and experimental methods including identifying and staining bacterial and animal cells and cell structures, DNA and Protein Electrophoresis, Western Blots, Protein Purifications, Chromatography, Protein Assays, Purity studies, and looking at the information those experiments yield. Additionally, the course will cover gene regulation, antibody production, and theories in immunology, genetically modified organisms, pharmacology, and the ethical implications of manipulating genes.