Introduction to Biotechnology

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Introduction to recent advances in biotechnology: the use of living organisms to create products, applications or processes that improve the quality of life for humans and other species. Presents historical and modern applications of biotechnology that impact our everyday lives. An overview of current developments and applications of microbial, agricultural, animal, marine and forensic biotechnology, bioremediation, and medical biotechnology will be presented. Regulatory agencies and policies that govern the biotechnology industry will be discussed, and students will also learn to formulate opinions about ethical, legal and social issues associated with biotechnology.