Title

A Methods-based Biotechnology Course for Undergraduates

Authors

Authors

D. Chakrabarti

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ.

Keywords

Biotechnology education; curriculum development; curriculum design; development and implementation; laboratory exercises; DRUG DISCOVERY; KNOCKOUTS MODEL; CANCER; TARGETS; THERAPEUTICS; CHALLENGES; OPINION; PATHWAY; RXR; RAR; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Education, Scientific Disciplines

Abstract

This new course in biotechnology for upper division undergraduates provides a comprehensive overview of the process of drug discovery that is relevant to biopharmaceutical industry. The laboratory exercises train students in both cell-free and cell-based assays. Oral presentations by the students delve into recent progress in drug discovery. Combination of lectures, hands-on experiments, oral presentations, and accurate recording of laboratory data provides students a thorough training in biotechnology that better prepares them for the job market.

Journal Title

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education

Volume

37

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

227

Last Page

231

WOS Identifier

WOS:000268691100005

ISSN

1470-8175

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