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Introduction to Biotechnology: Detecting and Treating Disease
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 distributions and gene therapy.
Details:
- Catalog Number
- BIO 32S-01
- Class Number
- 22942
- Course Cost
- $4116.00
- Population
- High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
- Units
- 3
- Interest Area
- Natural Sciences
- Course Format & Length
- In-Person, 8 weeks
- Instructors
- Jae Chung
- Dates
- -
- Prerequisites
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General biology and chemistry
- Schedule
- Mon, Wed 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM
- Course Notes
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This course has a required discussion section in addition to the main lecture section.