Title
A Methods-based Biotechnology Course for Undergraduates
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
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
227
Last Page
231
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1470-8175
Recommended Citation
"A Methods-based Biotechnology Course for Undergraduates" (2009). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 1395.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/1395
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