Course Contents

Lecture1: Biotechnology- definition and history; Lecture 2: foundations of biotechnology and interdisciplinary pursuit; Lecture3: branches and/or applications of biotechnology in medicine, Lecture 4: Applications of biotechnology in agriculture Lecture 5: Applications of biotechnology in food Lecture 6: Applications of biotechnology in livestock Lecture 7: Applications of biotechnology in fisheries, Lecture 8: Application of Biotechnology for algae and fungi, Lecture 9: Protection of biotechnological products; Lecture 10: safety in biotechnology; Lecture 11: Public perception of biotechnology; Lecture 12: Biotechnology and ethics Lecture 13: biotechnology and the developing world

Course Synopsis

To acquaint students with the basic concepts and significance of biotechnology as it stands today.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be understanding the basic concepts and significance of biotechnology as it stands today.