Description
This course will examine all the biological principles underlying current biotechnology in the fields of human genetics, and genetic engineering. Methods of basic scientific research, the impact of technology on society, and the ethical problems in human genetics, will be explored. Topics include gene structure, function, expression, and manipulation in both the prokaryotes and eukaryotes principles of recombinant DNA technology, microbial biotechnology, animal and plant biotechnology, medical biotechnology, DNA profiling, forensics, and the regulation of biotechnology and patenting.Prerequisite: BIO321 Genetics.[3-0, 3 cr.]
Prerequisites
Common questions about BIO 410
What is BIO 410 at LAU?
BIO 410 Biotechnology is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Biological Sciences department. This course will examine all the biological principles underlying current biotechnology in the fields of human genetics, and genetic engineering.
How many credits is BIO 410?
BIO 410 Biotechnology is worth 3 credits at LAU.
Who teaches BIO 410 at LAU?
Studiety has 2 professors on record for BIO 410: Farah Moussa Abdel Rahman, Ralph Joseph Abi-Habib. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.
What are the prerequisites for BIO 410?
BIO 410 lists 1 prerequisite: BIO 321 Genetics.