Nov 23, 2024  
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BITC 2445 - Medical Biotechnology

4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: BITC 1411 /BIOL 1414  and BITC 2411 .
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Biotechnology as it applies to medicine and medical research. Includes molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and AIDS. Covers the applications of biotechnology to the diagnosis and treatment of disease, the development of drugs or therapeutic agents. Emphasizes research and medical-related biotechnology methods and procedures.

Additional Fees: $24

Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify the scope and role of biotechnology in medicine and medical research; identify molecular mechanisms underlying diseases; apply the concepts and techniques of biotechnology to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; explain the process for the development, testing, and manufacturing of drugs and therapeutic agents; demonstrate biotechnology-related tests and procedures used to analyze patient samples for the study of human disease; and demonstrate research and medical-related biotechnology methods and procedures in the analysis of DNA and proteins.



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