Jun 30, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

PBIO 4500 - Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering


Introduction to basic molecular biological concepts and techniques in biotechnology and genetic engineering, including discussions of current experimentation and progress in these fields as well as ethical considerations of this research.

Requisites: BIOS 1700 or PBIO 1140
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to explain how to examine ethical issues relating to science.
  • Students will be able to present scientific research data to an audience.
  • Students will be able to read and describe primary publications in the scientific literature.
  • Students will be able to conduct a comprehensive literature review on a biological topic.
  • Students will be able to describe basic molecular and cellular biology concepts and techniques.
  • Students will be able to describe current experimentation in the fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering.


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