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BIO 2865 - Principles of Synthetic Biology


Credits: 4

The study of synthetic biology combines principles of molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry, to engineer bacteria to do useful things. Students will apply their knowledge of bacterial and eukaryotic regulatory process to manipulate biological parts to generate devices and complex systems. Students will review the seminal findings in the field of synthetic biology, as well as examine the bioethical implications of the field.

Prerequisite: BIO 1210  and CHEM 1210  with a C or better
Elective Code(s): LART, SCI
Course Fees: not on template
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