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Biotechnology
Date:
Monday, March 30, 2015
Course topic:
This course contributes to the Biotechnology Graduate Certificate through the Stanford Center for Professional Development. Application and fee may apply.
Overview
Gain a fundamental understanding of genetic engineering principles and how they can be applied towards new challenges in the biotechnology industry. Optimize chemical transformations within the cell to produce valuable substances such as biofuels, vaccines, and consumer products. Examine the governmental regulations and ethics surrounding hot topic issues such as cloning, stem cells and genome sequencing.
Instructors
- James Swartz Professor, Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
- Clifford Lee Wang Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
Topics Include
- Cell culture
- Protein production
- Polymerase chain reactions
- Viruses and gene therapy
- Pharmaceutical development
Prerequisites
Chemical Principles (Stanford Course:CHEM31) and Calculus (Stanford Course:MATH41) or equivalents
Tuition & Fees
For course tuition, reduced tuition (SCPD member companies and United States Armed forces), and fees, please click Tuition & Fees.
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