BTECH 200.3
Introduction to the Science of Biotechnology
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 30 or BIOL 107 plus completion of 30 credit units at the university; no 200-level life science course (except CHEM 251.3) without permission of the instructor.

The course will focus on those aspects of scientific knowledge that will allow students to understand basic biological concepts as related to biotechnology. Relevant examples from agricultural and medical biotechnology will be used to illustrate and introduce these scientific principles. This course is designed specifically for non-life science students.

Note: Students whose programme requires them to take either BIOL 211.3 or BIOCH 200.3 are not allowed to take BTECH 200.3, 300.3 or 400.3 for credit.

BTECH 204.0
Work Experience I
(37.5 O)
Prerequisite(s): 54 credit units U of S coursework and registration in a biotechnology honours, major or minor. Admission to the Biotechnology Cooperative Education Program

This course will provide students registered in a Biotechnology degree program the opportunity to apply the concepts they have learned in their academic studies to a workplace setting. The Cooperative Education Coordinator must approve the work term and students are required to write a formal report at the end of their work experience.

BTECH 300.3
Techniques and Approaches in Biotechnology
1/2(3L/2T)
Prerequisite(s): BTECH 200.

This course will build upon BTECH 200 and will cover techniques and approaches. A major objective is the introduction of biotechnology terminology as well as an appreciation for the variety of research approaches used in modern biotechnology and related disciplines. This course is designed specifically for non-life science students.

BTECH 301.3
Biotechnology and the Law
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 54 credit units of university coursework

This course comprises a critical review of current legal issues affecting the biotechnology industry and the interested public. Students are first introduced to fundamental principles of contract, property, business, and administrative law. Emphasis is placed on intellectual property issues involving patents, plant breeders’ rights, assignment and licensing of technology, and trademarks.

BTECH 400.3
Applications and Uses of Biotechnology
1/2(2L/1P)
Prerequisite(s): BTECH 300.

Interactive visits to local biotechnology companies to view the scientific operations, the production and the scale up of the final product. Pre-visit lectures will review the appropriate concepts from BTECH 200 and 300. Post-visit sessions will discuss how the science has been applied. This course is designed specifically for non-life science students.