Intro to Biotechnology Syllabus

Course Syllabus: Biol 190 Sanders Spring 2018 Syllabus.docx

Instructor:  Katie Sanders

Course Description:  This course will define the field of biotechnology and provide students with a brief history of its development, an understanding of the foundational molecular biology principles relating to its modern industrial practices and applications, create an awareness of bioethics, and introduce students to the variety of jobs available in this field. This course will allow students to acquire the basic foundational knowledge and skills for the biotechnology field. Industry practices and ethics will be emphasized.

Textbook Information: 

1. Concepts of Biology, OpenStax College, 2013. ISBN: 1938168119 https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/concepts-of-biology (Recommended)
2. Introduction to Biotechnology, William Thieman and Michael Palladino, 3 ed., Pearson, 2013, ISBN: 0321766113 (Recommended)

Student Learning Objectives: Students who successfully complete (C or better) Biology 190 will have a fundamental understanding of the applications and underlying principles of biotechnology.