BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Prerequisite: BIO 303 or BIO 314 or an equivalent course. Exploration of current technologies in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology to address agricultural, environmental, industrial, and human health issues. Topics include recombinant DNA technology, DNA sequencing, RNA interference, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapies, stem cells, genetically modified organisms, infectious disease diagnosis, treatment and vaccination, and regulations of biotechnology. Offered occasionally.