Molecular Biotechnology

Undergraduate

Introduction to the techniques and applications of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering. Topics include the generation of transgenic organisms (microbes, plants, and animals) and their impact on agriculture and medicine. The social ramifications of these technologies will be discussed. (Prerequisites: BIOM-3500 or BIOM-3530.) (3 lecture hours a week.) BIOM 4570. Introductory Genomics – Data collection and Bioinformatics The objective of this class is to understand how genomic data is collected, processed and interpreted. The course will provide relevant genomic and bioinformatic background and illustrate the end-to-end process of collecting data using RNA-sequencing as an example. The objective is for the student to use this knowledge to interpret literature and apply it to their future endeavours. Prerequisite (BIOM-2131 or BIOC-2010/2015). (3 lecture hours per week).