Biotechnology in Agriculture, Food, and Human Health
Course: Genetics (Gen) 308/508, section XW
Scientific principles and techniques in biotechnology. Products and applications in agriculture, food, and human health. Ethical, legal, and social implications of biotechnology. A creative component is required for graduate credit.
Prerequisites: Biology 201 (Principles of Biology I) and 202 (Principles of Biology II)
Computer requirements: College of Agriculture recommendations
Dates: June 13-August 5
Delivery method: online
Location: http://project.BIO.iastate.edu
Credit: 3 undergraduate or graduate credits
Tuition: $612 undergraduate, $954 graduate
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus programs: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics), Master of Agriculture
Instructor: Thomas Ingebritsen, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: June 13
Text: Alcamo, I. E. 1999. DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill. 2nd ed. San Diego: Academic Press. ISBN 0120489201.