Animal Biotechnology
ADSC 3130
Course Description
Biotechnology harnesses the potential of biology and modern technology and can be used to solve the world’s most challenging human and animal health concerns. This course focuses on the fundamental understanding of modern biotechnology tools, their practical application in real world settings, and the potential opportunities and challenges of their use.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce students to cutting-edge biotechnologies that can be used for human and animal health and research. In this course students will analyze and discuss the primary literature on stem cells, biomaterials, large animal models for disease, and development of therapies and treatments. This class will cover basic cellular and molecular biology techniques and their applications in a real-world research setting. The topics will be broad in scope and cover cell biology, genetics, and similar themes. The course also focuses on critical thinking and problem solving to prepare students for careers in modern biotech..
Topical Outline
- Introduction to biotechnology and biotech tools
- Genetic engineering and application of induced pluripotent stem cells
- Directed differentiation and development of stem cells
- Generating functional tissues from stem cells
- Veterinary perspectives on disease transmission and bioterrorism
- Engineering disease resistance and other functional traits in transgenic animals
- Somatic cell nuclear transfer for animal production and conservation
- Cell therapies to enhance injury recovery in humans and animals
- Generating tissues and organs for organ transplantation
- Animal models of disease and injury
- Careers in the biotech industry