MT 537LEC - Applications of Molecular Biotechnology

Discussions of the application of recombinant DNA technology to create various products and to solve problems. Topics include the manipulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to produce recombinant proteins, directed mutatgenesis/protein engineering, production of therapeutic agents and vaccines, gene therapy, commercial product production by recombinant microorganisms, bioremediation and biomass utilization, genetic engineering of plants, transgenic animals and the regulation and patenting of molecular biotechnology. Registration in MT 537/437 is limited to accepted MS and BS majors of BTE only; on a space available basis, students from other majors who have fulfilled the prerequisites may petition for enrollment.

Credits: 3

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Requisites: Pre-Requisite: MT 527LR.