Topics for Molecular Principles of Biotechnology I

Graduate

This course covers foundational principles of cell biology, molecular biology, human genetics, and immunology, framed within their applications in biotechnology. a) Basic principles of Biotechnology: methodologies that harness cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. Biotechnology applied to agriculture, medicine, industry, environment, food. Overview of model organisms used in biotechnology. b) Principles of cell biology: cell compartmentation, cell cycle, cell signaling, cell motility c) Principles of Molecular biology: recombinant DNA, RNA biology revolution d) Human genetics (emphasis on human disease) e) Principles of immunology and pathogenicity Offered Fall Term