AGRI 680 - Applications of Molecular Biotechnology

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even

Advances in computer science, information technology, biology and chemistry have given us the field of biotechnology. This course will explore the technological, cultural and personal aspects of this emerging field as related to the disciplines of agriculture and natural resources. Topics to be covered will include genetic selection as it applies to plant and animal breeding, ethical implications of cloning, metagenomics of ecosystems, forensic applications and industrial processes. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.

Crosslisted With: AGRI 480, NRM 480/680