Advanced Biotechnology
- Course Code :
PMI 874
- Level :
Postgraduate
- Course Hours :
2.00
Hours
- Entry year :
2022/2023
- Department :
Faculty of Pharmacy
Aim of the course
Course Contents
This course introduces students to the different aspects of the biotechnology including principles of recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, directed mutagenesis, manipulation of gene expression, microbial synthesis of biologics, biomass utilization, large scale production of proteins, transgenic animals, and the human genome project. The course also covers fermentation production of organic acids, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, and antibiotics and the application in the medical field.