Description
This course will provide a survey of the science behind the biotechnological advances that impact everyday human lives. Students will learn about the Molecular Biology concepts and techniques that serve as the foundation for biotechnological advances that impact human lives. The course will begin with an overview of the scientific method, and the concepts of DNA, genes, gene expression, and cells. Topics will include the applications of biotechnology in medicine (such as therapy, stem cells, and human cloning), and biotechnology in industry (modified crops and organisms (GMOs)). The course will also touch on the ethical, social, and political impacts of these biotechnological advances on society and the environment.