BIOT 257 - Foundations of Biotechnology

Units: 2

A review of biotechnology applications and product development in the life science industry. Topics will include: 1) the process of bringing a product to market from concept to sales; 2) laws, regulations, ethics, and social issues pertaining to the discovery, development, testing, manufacturing and commercial distribution; 3) skills of technical writing, Standard Operating Procedures and documentation for regulatory, quality assurance, and intellectual property; and 4) employment opportunities.
May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: BIOT 357.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).