PWS 488
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Readings in Biotechnology
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Capstone course for the genetics and biotechnology major focusing on scientific literature relating to the biotechnological improvement of plants, animals, and microbes.
When Taught
Fall; Winter.
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
PWS 440 or PDBio 362
Note
Course should be taken the last year before graduation.
Title
Written Review
Learning Outcome
Students can produce a written review synthesizing scientific findings related to recent biotechnological advances.
Title
Oral Presentation
Learning Outcome
Students can deliver an oral presentation summarizing a scientific paper related to the field of biotechnology.
Title
Experimental Approaches
Learning Outcome
Students can describe a variety of techniques and experimental approaches used by biotechnologists to improve plants, animals, microbes and human health.