A Methods-based Biotechnology Course for Undergraduates

    Authors

    D. Chakrabarti

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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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