BIO 180 - Introduction to Biotechnology, 3 credit hours

Notes: For non-biology majors only; does not count toward biology major or minor An introduction to the science of biotechnology.

Topics to be covered include a survey of the fundamentals of proteins and DNA, the basic procedures employed in working with these biological molecules, and the construction of recombinant DNA and transgenic animals (“genetic engineering”). The class will also explore the societal impact of biotechnology.