BCHM 320 - Bioengineering and Biotechnology

Prerequisite, BCHM 208. Biotechnology describes the modification of biological organisms according to the needs of humanity, including the genetic engineering technology so prevalent today. Bioengineering is the science upon which all biotechnological applications are based. It is concerned with applying an engineering approach (systematic, quantitative, and integrative) and an engineering focus (the solutions of problems) to biological problems. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits