BIOT 7310 Global Problems in Biotechnology
Discussion of the role of plants in the global ecosystem and the relationship between plants and people. Analysis of genetically modified plants in relation to consumers and the environment. Emphasis on conventional and organic agriculture, sustainable production, patents, GMOs, and ethical and moral implications worldwide. It includes advances in biotechnology in the fight against bioterrorism, forensic sciences, marine biology, genetic therapy, bioassays, and various diagnostic procedures.