Course Description:

This course will provide a general introduction into the field of Biotechnology. Research trends and methodologies currently employed within the field will be discussed along with the impact these endeavors promise to have on the quality of life. Discussions will focus primarily on current biotechnological news topics and expand into the ethics of various contemporary biotechniques such as genetic engineering, genetic testing, and cloning. Students will be expected to participate actively in classroom discussions and give periodic short in-class presentations.