Pharmaceutical Biotechnology of Natural Products Study Abroad

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This 4.0-credit-hour course includes a pre-departure seminar component (1.0 credit hour) in the Fall semester and a December travel/laboratory component (3.0 credit hours) in Chile. The course will enable students to conduct fieldwork in diverse natural environments in Chile and explore the potential medicinal properties of natural products through an international laboratory experience at the Universidad de La Frontera in Temuco, Chile. Students will gain intercultural understanding and collaboration, increase their awareness of critical issues in global health, develop relevant skills in becoming a more effective and knowledgeable world citizen, and engage in effective teamwork among members of the group. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 and CHEM 227