BIO140

At the heart of Biotechnology lies the manipulation of living cells or organisms in order to perform a specific, predictable task used to solve problems and produce commercial products. It has therefore a wide range of applications in the medical and pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental, or chemical industries and has led to major advances in those areas. This course provides a broad overview of concepts and techniques used in this field and considers milestones and current advances in the light of Covid-19 and climate change. Students evaluate possibilities and advantages, explore career paths, and also evaluate risks and ethical drawbacks of Biotechnology.