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Introduction to Biotechnology: Detecting and Treating Disease
JUNE 22, 2026 — AUGUST 13, 2026
BIO132S
Details:
Time: No Topic - No Type
Units: 4
Class Number: 11553
Interest Area: Natural Sciences
Instructor: Jae Chung
Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
Interest Area: Natural Sciences
Course Format & Length: In Person, 8 Weeks
Cross Listing: BIO232S INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY:
Grading Basis: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Description:
This course will examine the basic concepts of biotechnology and the instrumentation and techniques used in the manipulation of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Students will learn how biotechnology's tools and techniques are being used to help identify and fight disease, with a special emphasis on tools that help detect viral infections such as COVID-19. This course will also examine the ethical and privacy issues associated with biotechnology such as genetic testing, vaccine distribution, and gene therapy.
Course notes:
Please only enroll in the lecture section (section 01) on Axess. Discussion section enrollment will be handled on Canvas. As long as you sign up for the lecture section on Axess, you will receive an e-mail a week before classes begin to guide you on how to sign up for a section on Canvas. Students are required to attend their assigned discussion section each week.
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