BITC 2445 - Medical Biotechnology

4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) Biotechnology as it applies to medicine and medical research. Includes molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and AIDS. Covers the applications of biotechnology to the diagnosis and treatment of disease as well as the development of drugs and therapeutic agents. Emphasizes research and medical-related biotechnology methods and laboratory procedures. Prerequisite: BITC 1411 or BITC 1402.