Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on applying biological principles and engineering techniques to develop products and technologies for healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. Students explore molecular biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, and bioprocess engineering. The program emphasizes scientific research, technical skills, and the application of biotechnological principles to address real-world challenges. Graduates are prepared for careers in biotechnology companies, research institutions, pharmaceuticals, and related industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand biotechnology fundamentals and applications. - Develop skills in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and biochemistry. - Learn techniques for biotechnological research and development. - Explore biotechnology's role in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. - Understand regulatory standards, ethical considerations, and safety in biotechnology. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the biotechnology industry. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for biotechnological projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Biotechnology** - Overview of biotechnology, its history, and applications. - Fundamentals of molecular biology, genetic engineering, and biochemistry. 2. **Molecular Biology** - Principles of molecular biology and techniques for studying genetic material. 3. **Genetic Engineering** - Fundamentals of genetic engineering and techniques for genetic modifications. 4. **Biochemistry** - Principles of biochemistry and techniques for analyzing biochemical processes. 5. **Bioprocess Engineering** - Fundamentals of bioprocess engineering and techniques for designing bioprocesses. 6. **Biotechnology in Healthcare** - Biotechnological applications in healthcare and techniques for medical solutions. 7. **Agricultural Biotechnology** - Principles of agricultural biotechnology and techniques for enhancing productivity. 8. **Environmental Biotechnology** - Fundamentals of environmental biotechnology and techniques for environmental challenges. 9. **Regulatory Standards and Ethical Considerations** - Understanding regulatory standards, ethical considerations, and safety in biotechnology. 10. **Emerging Trends in Biotechnology** - Analysis of innovations such as synthetic biology and personalized medicine. 11. **Capstone Project in Biotechnology** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in biotechnological research or product development. **Assessment Methods:** - Research projects, molecular biology experiments, genetic engineering reports, biochemical analyses, bioprocess designs, healthcare biotechnology plans, agricultural biotechnology projects, environmental biotechnology solutions, research papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Biotechnology: Principles and Applications" by Jeffrey Glasstone and David Lewin. - "Molecular Biology of the Cell" by Bruce Alberts et al. - "Genetics: From Genes to Genomes" by Leland Hartwell et al. - "Biochemistry" by Jeremy M. Berg et al. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, and molecular biology. Suitable for students interested in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Biotechnology and pursue certifications such as Certified Biotechnology Professional (CBP). **Target Audience:** Aspiring biotechnologists, molecular biologists, genetic engineers, biochemists, and researchers seeking to specialize in biotechnology. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in biotechnology, supporting advancements in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.