Cellular Biotechnology

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In-depth treatment of the fundamental cellular techniques in the field of biotechnology. An overview of the drug discovery process is presented together with theoretical and practical aspects of specific technologies. Included in lecture and laboratory instruction are the physiology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, culture of bacterial, plant, insect and mammalian cells, genetic engineering and expression systems, hybridomas, fermentation and scale-up technology, separation technology, protein, purification, and immunochemistry. Three hours of lecture. One hour of discussion. Three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOT 355 .