CHEM 540. Advances in Industrial Biotechnology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to emerging technologies and research advances in biotechnologies. Topics include semisynthetic production of drugs and drug candidates through large-scale fermentation, next generation synthesis of DNA and whole genes, green toxicology, single-molecule diagnostics, orphan-drug re-purposing,
and next- generation genomic analyses in drug development. Translational research, issues of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and ethics are also covered.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 222 (or equivalent) and BIOL 200 or CHEM 332
- Restriction: U3 Students or higher. Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHAR 540.