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.

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3

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3

Fixed

3

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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.

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Oral Presentation

Learning Outcome

Students can deliver an oral presentation summarizing a scientific paper related to the field of biotechnology.

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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.