For details on undergraduate programs in Biotechnology see the following programs in the College of Arts & Science section of the Calendar: Anatomy & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Sociology. There are also undergraduate programs in Biotechnology in the Colleges of Commerce, Agriculture and Engineering.
1(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 250) without permission of the instructor.
Focuses 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 program requires them to take either BIOL 211 or BIOC 200 are not allowed to take BTEC 200, 300 or 400 for credit.