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Biotechnology

BTEC 5210
Principles and Application in Biotechnology
[3-1-0:4]
Description
The goal of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art introduction to biotechnology. Topics include the molecular foundations of biotechnology, molecular microbiology, biotech process development and scale-up, product approval and regulatory affairs, genomics, microarray analysis, proteomics, computational biology, molecular modeling, analytical biotechnology, and bioterrorism and biotechnology.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Process factual knowledge comprehensively across the principal area of biotechnology.
- 2.
  Explain information related to the principles of cutting-edge biotechnology.
- 3.
  Evaluate information related to and data derived from experimental models in biotechnological applications.
- 4.
  Apply functional knowledge to research methodology of biotechnology.
- 5.
  Identify complexity of issues facing biotechnology and types of contributions that can be offered to society.
BTEC 5220
Business Operations of Biotechnology
[3-1-0:4]
Description
Management perspective of R&D process, methods for planning and organizing biotechnology ventures, basic concepts of intellectual property rights and methods and principles of marketing new technology-based products and services.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Demonstrate a broad based knowledge in core business and management perspective of pharmaceutical industry.
- 2.
  State basic concepts of intellectural property rights.
- 3.
  Recognize the aspect of regulatory affairs of pharmaceutical products.
- 4.
  Apply appropriate marketing methods for new technology-based products.
- 5.
  Develop business plan for biotechnology-based products via team work.
- 6.
  Engage with professionals in the field of biotechnology business.
BTEC 5260
Bioanalytical Technology
[2-1-0:3]
Description
The use and development of biomolecules for analytics: enzymes and immunotests, DNA probes, biosensors and biodipsticks. Application of other analytical techniques for bio- and medical sciences will also be introduced.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Apply functional methods in biotechnology to solve problems in analytical work.
- 2.
  Identify knowledge in the experimental design for development of bioanalytical tools.
- 3.
  Evaluate different analytical methods used for measuring biological substances.
- 4.
  Describe the value of biomedical analysis on human health.
BTEC 5340
Biomarkers and Medical Devices
[2-1-0:3]
Description
Introduction to biomarkers and its examination by medical devices, with a focus on utilization of biomarkers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and a comprehensive overview on the regulatory affairs and marketing strategy of medical devices.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Explain knowledge about biomarkers and its instrumentation.
- 2.
  Evaluate the wide scope of application of biomarkers in diagnosis and therapy for various diseases.
- 3.
  Apply functional knowledge of biomarkers for cases of clinical diagnosis and disease treatment.
- 4.
  Describe the methodology related to biomarker analysis.
- 5.
  Interpret the business competence and market potential of biomarkers.
BTEC 5360
Biopharmaceutical Workshop
[1-0-6:3]
Description
Introduction to various laboratory techniques commonly applied in the biopharmaceutical industry for drug discovery and development applications, with a focus on gaining hands-on experience through laboratory practices. Advanced techniques such as automated screening and multiplex detection will be covered.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Demonstrate hands-on laboratory techniques applied to cell culture, transfection, protein detection and quantification, cytotoxicity, etc.
- 2.
  Evaluate the wide scope of applications for laboratory protocols involved in the process of various bioassay.
- 3.
  Integrate various biological and pharmacological concepts to establish possible schemes for drug screening.
- 4.
  Design and perform experiments for automated screening of potential drug candidates with defined targets.
- 5.
  Devise team-based laboratory tasks and construct formally-written report for experimental data.
BTEC 5380
Drug Discovery and Development
[2-1-0:3]
Description
Overview of methodology employed in identification of lead compounds, drug synthesis and development. Receptor screening technology for target identification, high-throughput screening for lead identification, and the process for turning lead compounds into marketable drug products.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Explain basic and in-depth information about drug discovery and development.
- 2.
  Apply functional knowledge in the design and selection of drug discovery assays.
- 3.
  Evaluate information and data derived from drug screening activities.
- 4.
  Describe the fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- 5.
  Employ different approaches to identify lead compounds and optimize candidates for drug development.
- 6.
  Identify regulatory affairs and key factors in relation to the drug development process.
BTEC 5550
Nutraceuticals and Transgenic Products
[2-1-0:3]
Description
Highlights in current applications of biotechnology on the research and development of nutraceuticals and transgenic products. Scientific approaches to natural product drug discovery, TCM-based health products, and nutritional products will be discussed.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Explain the general concept underlying the use of nutraceuticals and transgenic products.
- 2.
  Describe how nutraceutical and transgenic products are developed.
- 3.
  Describe in a broad sense about experimental and clinical studies on nutraceuticals.
- 4.
  Evaluate the scientific and commerical potentials of a candidate nutraceutical and transgenic product, and to produce a feasibility report on it.
BTEC 5630
Recombinant DNA Technology and Bioproducts
[2-1-0:3]
Description
The course focuses on upstream and downstream processings in biotechnology. Molecular biology of recombinant DNA techniques, the properties of fermentation broths, the selection of source material or organisms and the separation technology for the recovery of products.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Review the wide scope of applications of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, biomass utilization for energy generation, and environmental conservation.
- 2.
  Apply functional knowledge in microbial selection and manipulation for bioproduct synthesis.
- 3.
  Evaluate the key concepts and scientific principles of fermentation technology in relation to industrial biotechnology.
- 4.
  Describe the day-to-day business management and operation undertaken in a biotechnology corporation.
- 5.
  Identify the legal, social and ethical concerns in biotechnology.
BTEC 5760
Concepts in Bioprocessing
[2-1-0:3]
Description
Weaves concepts and fundamentals common to various aspects of bioprocessing. They include the analysis of transport phenomenon in biological systems (for example, immobilized cell or enzyme systems, artificial organs, and drug delivery systems); genetic engineering techniques applied to microorganisms, animals, and plants; and the cellular machinery and process by which biological products are synthesized by the cell.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Recognize the basic information of bioproduct and bioprocessing.
- 2.
  Define the flow of bioreactor industries from upstream to downstream processes.
- 3.
  Explain major examples for application and research in the bio-productive processes.
- 4.
  Indicate the advanced knowledge of fermentation technology in relation to industrial biotechnology.
- 5.
  Apply functional knowledge in molecular farming.
BTEC 5900
Immuno Biotechnology
[2-1-0:3]
Description
A systematic review of the overall organization and function of the immune system with a special emphasis on antibody-based technology and its broad applications in various aspects of scientific research and medicine.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Describe basic knowledge of immunology.
- 2.
  Define the principles and operations of immune cell development, immune diversity and response.
- 3.
  Explain immunological applications and their uses in research and medicine.
- 4.
  Describe the latest trend in antibody-based technology.
- 5.
  Identify the potential of immunology for biotechnology.
- 6.
  Critically review the literature in immunology.
- 7.
  Analyze and solve problems related to immune responsiveness.
BTEC 6900
Case Investigation in Biotechnology
[2-1-0:3]
Description
Students will review a topic of their choice in an area of biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. An in-depth reading and analysis by the student of the selected topic leading to the submission of a written report, and its presentation in a seminar.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Retrieve and explain information correlated with the business values of a biotechnological company.
- 2.
  Evaluate information based on comprehensive search of scientific databases, websites and international journals.
- 3.
  Produce high quality reseasrch independently.
- 4.
  Demonstrate self-reflective thinking through reading, analysis and synthesis of information, and production of research reports.
- 5.
  Present research results clearly and convincingly in seminars and research reports.
BTEC 6930
Directed Biotechnological Research
[1-0-9:4]
Description
Students will undertake a research project of their choice in an area of biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. The results of the research will be presented in a seminar and be formally written in the form of a final report. For MSc student who can participate in day-time laboratory work only.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Develop laboratory skills and methods related to research work of biotechnological applications.
- 2.
  Apply functional knowledge to qualitatively and quantitatively appraise experimental data and outcomes.
- 3.
  Demonstrate self-reflective thinking for experimental design and production of research reports.
- 4.
  Conduct laboratory research via team work.
- 5.
  Engage with fellow graduates and/or professionals in the field of biotechnological research.
- 6.
  Present research results clearly and convincingly in seminars and research reports.
BTEC 6940
Advanced Biotechnological Research
[0-1-9:4]
Prerequisite(s)
BTEC 6930
Description
Students will undertake a research project in an area of biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. The results of the research will be presented in a seminar and be formally written in the form of a final report. For full time MSc students only.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Develop laboratory skills and methods related to research work of biotechnological applications.
- 2.
  Apply functional knowledge to qualitatively and quantitatively appraise experimental data and outcomes.
- 3.
  Demonstrate self-reflective thinking for experimental design and production of research reports.
- 4.
  Conduct laboratory research via team work.
- 5.
  Engage with fellow graduates and/or professionals in the field of biotechnological research.
- 6.
  Present research results clearly and convincingly in seminars and research reports.

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