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BIOT 6403 - Global Issues in Biotechnology

Credit Hours: 3
Through this course students will understand the role of plants in the world ecosystem and the relationship between plants and the people. Genetically modified crop plants will be focused relative to consumers and the environment. Biotechnology will be discussed emphasizing conventional agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable production. Patents, GMOs and other ethical and moral issues will be focused. Role of biotechnology in combating bioterrorism and crime, marine biology, gene therapy, bioassays, and various diagnostics procedures will be highlighted.

Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2002 and Graduate Committee Consent


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