Btc 232 Basic Biotechnology (2) (2 C.H.: 2 lectures) Prerequisite B 102.
This class discusses the fundamental aspects of biotechnology and its importance to mankind in a concise and lucid explanation of this newly founded science. The course emphasizes how cell structure and function is a vital starting point for knowledge of genetic engineering and gene technology. Lectures will underlie the principles and application of Recombinant DNA technology in industrial, agricultral, pharmaceutical, and biomedical fields.