Integrated Biotechnology (IGBT)
IGBT 5000 - Topics in Biotechnology (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to scientific methodologies of biotechnology and biochemistry. Topics include analysis, purification, and quantification of nucleic acids and proteins, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and qPCR applications, ELISA, DNA microarrays, next-generation sequencing, basic and advanced cloning techniques, protein-protein interactions, molecular diagnostics, protein and nucleic acid therapeutics, molecular vaccines, bionanotechnology, plant biotechnology, and product development.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5010 - Advanced Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3 Credits)
This course covers selected topics in molecular biology and biochemistry with an emphasis on experimental approaches and problem-solving. Topics include structure, function, and modification of proteins, enzyme kinetics, and the study of metabolic pathways and their regulation. Also covered are the function and organization of genes and genomes and their regulation mechanisms. In addition, modern high-throughput omics technologies will also be discussed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5020 - Safety and Ethics in Biotechnology (3 Credits)
This course investigates the principles and procedures that govern safety and ethics in the field of biotechnology. This course is interdisciplinary in nature, and therefore, will address ethics from social, legal, and scientific perspectives.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5040 - Research Internship (6 Credits)
This course is designed to introduce, oversee, and guide incoming graduate students to professional practices through hands-on experiences in the field. During the course, students will increase clinical experience, learn standards and ethics, and add substance to future interviews or applications, which will increase marketability.
Prerequisites: IGBT 5020
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Other hours: 6
IGBT 5110 - Biomedical Sciences and Technology (3 Credits)
The course in Biomedical Sciences and Technology is designed to provide an overview of the multidisciplinary applications of the biomedical scientific concepts used in assessment of normal health status and in the diagnosis of diseases, primarily in humans, and applications in research.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5120 - Medical Microbiology & Immunology (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the fundamentals of microbial physiology, infectious disease, genetics and immunology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and host-pathogen etiology and interactions through a stimulating and rich learning environment.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5130 - Molecular Diagnostics (3 Credits)
This course delves into the theoretical foundations and practical applications of molecular diagnostics, a field that uses DNA, RNA, and protein analysis to diagnose and monitor diseases. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques, and clinical applications of molecular diagnostic assays.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5210 - Environmental Toxicology (3 Credits)
This course involves a careful examination of the principles of toxicology. Emphases are on the development of effective study, writing, and presentation skills necessary for a successful scientific career. The interdisciplinary nature of the field, particularly the interactions among various natural and social sciences, will also be stressed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5220 - Environmental Microbiology (3 Credits)
This course offers a comprehensive overview of environmental microbiology, covering topics such as microbial diversity, ecology, detection, growth, bioremediation, and interactions with pollutants. The course integrates contemporary issues and research-based learning to explore the role of microorganisms in various environments and applications.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 5230 - Quantitative Analysis of Environmental Contaminants (3 Credits)
This class will introduce students to techniques for quantifying environmental contamination. Topics include method validation protocols for various sample types.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6010 - Bioinformatics and Data Science (3 Credits)
Students will further their knowledge of the latest computation techniques for managing and analyzing biological information, including an introduction to standard tools and methods used to explore, visualize, and analyze data. Students will also be familiarized with current issues in Genomics and Proteomics and design solutions for problems in these fields. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6020 - Genetic Engineering (3 Credits)
Students will develop a basic understanding of molecular genetics as they explore the technology that has led us to recent advances in the field. They will also discover how molecular biology impacts other fields such as oncology, gene therapy, immunology, and medical genetics. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6030 - Synthetic Biology (3 Credits)
Synthetic biology, a new technology that can solve real-world problems in industry, agriculture, and medicine, adopts various concepts from many disciplines including physics, computer science, and molecular genetics to produce a new framework for engineering life. This course introduces those background concepts and examples of current synthetic biology products. Furthermore, various methodologies and fundamental mechanisms behind such synthetic biology products will also be discussed. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6110 - Advanced Physiology (3 Credits)
This advanced physiology course is designed to assist students in understanding the body functions and their regulation at the organ systems level. Lesser emphases will focus on the effects of diseases on those body functions. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6120 - Cancer Biology (3 Credits)
This course investigates the principles and procedures that govern safety and ethics in the field of biotechnology. This course is interdisciplinary in nature, and therefore, will address ethics from social, legal, and scientific perspectives. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6210 - Environmental Pollution and Human Health (3 Credits)
This course will examine the history of pollution and its impact on human disease and health. Topics include case studies on first-world vs. third-world pollution trends and health disparities. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6230 - Introduction to Nanobiotechnology (3 Credits)
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the special physicochemical and biological properties of nanomaterials and their applications in various areas such as medicine, agriculture, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6310 - Special Topics in Plant Biotechnology (3 Credits)
This course covers the methods and implementation of selected topics in plant biotechnology. The topics include examples of biotechnological applications of plants that are used to benefit human society and the environment. To understand the background of these manipulations better, various aspects of plant physiology will also be discussed. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3
IGBT 6330 - Biotechnology Management (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to topics in the interphase of biotechnology and business. The course will also cover project management principles, managerial finance accounting, business plan development, entrepreneurship, and organizational administration, as they relate to the biotechnology industry. This course will be offered as needed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Graduate.
Lecture hours: 3