BCEM561
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Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Biological Sciences
SC - Faculty of Science
Subject
BCEM - Biochemistry
Description
An introduction to the language, materials, methods, concepts and commercial applications of biotechnology with emphasis on methodology, proteins as products, and the impact of genome sequencing on biotechnology. Topics will also include microbial, animal, and bioremediation biotechnology, expanding the genetic code, synthetic biology, antibiotic resistance, cancer immunotherapy, stem cells, and gene therapy.
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 341 or 393; and Biology 331.
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 341 or 393; and Biology 331.
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
BCEM
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