Course Description

Program Description Explore pharmaceutical, genetic, clinical and other aspects of the biotechnology field as related to health. Program Highlights: Strong foundational program in biotechnology with exposure to options in the health field. Graduates are ready for careers in many areas of biotechnology. What You'll Learn: Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and clinical testing associated with the health sector. Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry. Prepare for a future career working in one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada. How to perform tasks in the following areas: DNA and protein absorption spectrophotometry Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) Agarose gel DNA electrophoresis Ion exchange and thin layer chromatography Basic techniques in microbiology PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis of DNA Micropipetting, extractions titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using good laboratory practice

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