BIO-380 Introduction to the Biotechnology Industry
This course ntroduces upper-level biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology students to the scientific and professional foundations of modern biotechnology. Required for students in the Biotechnology concentration and open to other Biology and Biochemistry majors, the course emphasizes how core biological concepts are applied in real-world biomanufacturing and drug development settings. Throughout the course, students will explore key aspects of the biotechnology industry with an emphasis on career pathways. The curriculum starts broadly with the drug development process, clinical trials, and biomanufacturing workflows, including quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC). Towards the end of the course, there will be a deeper dive into different therapeutic modalities (monoclonal antibodies, enzyme replacement therapies, gene therapies, nucleic acid therapies, cell therapies, etc.). A strong emphasis will be placed on professional development. Students will receive guidance on résumé preparation, internship applications, and job searching within the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. By the end of the course, students will have a clearer understanding of biotechnology careers and the skills, training, and professional behaviors needed to successfully enter the industry.
Prerequisite
Student has completed all of the following course(s) BIO 274 - Genetics, BIO L274 - Genetics Lab