BIO 2200 - Foundations in Biotechnology (2)

Preparation for upper division lab courses and careers in biotechnology. Focuses on the application of biotechnology in diverse fields such as agriculture, biomedicine, conservation, biodefense, and forensics. Includes valuable skills like how to calculate solution/buffer preparation, and the theory behind fundamental lab skills such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA cloning and expression, and animal tissue culture with the opportunity for networking and career exploration with guest speakers from industry and others.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 1210/L and BIO 1220/L.
Corequisite(s): BIO 2200L.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Category: Major Required Course