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BIO107: Introduction to Biotechnology – 4 credits

An introduction to laboratory techniques and their applications in biotechnology. Students will explore the broad impact of biotechnology on society including its global economic potential, medical, forensic, environmental and military applications, as well as the associated risks, ethical and legal issues that are shaping the field. Prerequisites: None. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIO107 or BIO107CM.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
12304
Mesa: Dobson Campus
LS 109 Lab Room
In Person
1/25 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon
12:00 – 2:50 PM
  • L. Obermiller
Open
10 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include BIO Course Fee: $20.00
  • This course is designed for majors and non-majors and it meets twice a week in the lab. You will learn the science behind CRISPR-Cas9 and how it revolutionized genetics, real-world applications in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. You will perform guided novel research projects and you will design and perform in the lab to see CRISPR in action.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Class 12304 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12304 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 12305 held Wed from 12:00PM to 2:50PM at LS 109 (L. Obermiller)
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