PLS170C2

036445

To tackle global problems now and in the future, humans need to create innovative and sustainable solutions. Natural scientists practicing modern biotechnology have answers to the questions: How can we better provide for the growing human population by improving the productivity of plants and animals? How can we prevent and treat existing and emerging human diseases? How can we make industrial processes and agriculture more sustainable? But the use of biotechnology can be controversial, such as when it involves the genetic modification of organisms (i.e., the creation of GMOs). In this class, you will be presented with many examples of biotechnological advances developed by natural scientists and be given the background to understand them so that you can decide if the reward is worth the risk. Subjects covered may include developing new vaccines, making faster-growing salmon, cloning pet dogs, producing biofuels to replace fossil fuels, manufacturing pharmaceuticals in the milk of various animals or in plants, and discovering cures or preventatives for human ailments.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

GE - T1-NATS (Tier 1 Natural Sciences), GEED - EPNAT (Gen Ed: EP Natural Scientist)