The Biotechnology Enterprise

4 Credits.

This foundational biotechnology course provides the biotechnology student with an introduction to the business of biotechnology, from scientific discovery through product launch and subsequent organizational and scientific pipeline growth. The course introduces the biotechnology student to various disciplines and activities (such as funding, research and development, biomanufacturing, and commercialization) for the formation, development, and operation of a biotechnology enterprise. A course-long project involving several assignments that include aspects of a biotechnology organizational simulation is reflected in a Technology Feasibility Research Study. The biotechnology student will improve their communication skills across a variety of modalities and disciplines in preparation for entering the biotechnology enterprise environment and engaging relevant industry stakeholders. Course Prerequisites: AS.410.603 Advanced Cell Biology or admissions equivalent, or approval of the program committee.