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EB 3410 - Applications of Biotechnology

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
The course covers applications of biotechnology. An overview of important applications of modern biotechnology on biomolecular engineering is provided. Qualitative and quantitative controls, relevant biotech processes, and social and economic impacts of biotechnology are discussed. Laboratory experiments reinforce the concepts from the lecture and emphasize techniques used in biomolecular engineering. (prereq: EB 2410 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Discuss the applications of biotechnology
  • Discuss the biotechnology tools in regard to their application in biomolecular engineering
  • Design and perform simple biotechnology experiments, including hypothesis formation, measurements, and positive and negative controls
  • Demonstrate the laboratory skills related to basic biotechnology techniques
  • Analyze the experimental data using basic science and engineering skills
  • Discuss the new developments in biotechnology in regard to the biomolecular engineering field
  • Apply their knowledge of biology, chemistry, and biotechnology to solve basic problems in the biotechnology and biomolecular engineering field
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None
Course Topics
  • Biotechnology: science and technology
  • Manipulating biomolecules: DNA
  • Polymerase chain reaction
  • Manipulating biomolecules: protein
  • Protein electrophoresis
  • Western blotting
  • Immunological applications
  • ELISA
  • Plant biotechnology
  • Biological engineering and scale up of industrial process
  • Impact of biotechnology on economic and societal issues
  • Student presentations
  • Exam
Laboratory Topics
  • Nucleic acid applications: polymerase chain reaction
  • Protein applications: protein isolation and purification
  • Protein applications: PAGE
  • Protein applications: Western blot
  • Immunological applications: ELISA
  • Plant biotechnology
  • Lab exam
Coordinator
Dr. Eryn L. Hassemer


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