BIOC 3501

Intro to Biotechnology

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Topics covered include (1) the history and scope of biotechnology, (2) genetic, molecular and analytical approaches central to biotechnology, (3) production of macromolecules and small molecules using cells or biological materials, (4) detection of molecules using cells or biological materials, (5) biotechnology in Atlantic Canada, and (6) responsibilities in biotechnology.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Kathryn Vanya Ewart. Open the PDF

Grading

5%Critical analysis of a ChatGPT-generated biotechnology descriptionDue September 25
25%Midterm examOctober 16
20%Atlantic Canadian life sciences company videoIncludes company choice, video, and peer feedback
15%Product development proposalDue December 4
35%Final examDate set by the regular exam schedule

Textbook

  • Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA, 6th edition, B.R. Glick and C.L. Patten

Course rules

Late work
Assignments lose 20% per day late, including each 24-hour period.
Absences
Submit a Student Declaration of Absence within three days; at most two declarations are accepted per student.
Assignment absence
After an accepted declaration, students have five extra days before late penalties apply.
Missed midterm
There is no make-up; with a declaration, the final exam counts for 60%.
Missed video feedback
Contact the instructor about alternate evaluation arrangements and submit a declaration of absence.
Travel
Holiday travel will not be accommodated.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT is required for the first assignment and should not be used for later work.
Classroom
No food is allowed in the classroom; water and covered beverages are permitted.

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