Program Requirements
The M.Sc.(Applied) in Biotechnology; Non-Thesis provides training in cell and molecular biology, and protein biochemistry, with a strong focus on the molecular/biochemical sciences. Concurrently, it provides teaching in management and the business aspect of biotechnology. The program also includes practical training in a laboratory and internships.
Research Project (16 credits)
- BTEC 622 Biotechnology Research Project 1 (2 credits)
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BTEC 623 Biotechnology Research Project 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : Intensive research project, lasting a minimum of 16 weeks in conjunction with course Biotechnology Research Project 3, conducted in a university hospital or industry laboratory involved in biotechnology research or development.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Salavati, Reza (Fall)
Corequisite: BTEC 622
Restriction: M.Sc.(Applied) Biotechnology students
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BTEC 624 Biotechnology Research Project 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : Intensive research project, lasting a minimum of 16 weeks in conjunction with Biotechnology Research Project 2, conducted in a university hospital or industry laboratory involved in biotechnology research or development.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Salavati, Reza (Fall)
- BTEC 625 Biotechnology Research Project 4 (2 credits)
Required Courses (20 credits)
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BIOT 505 Selected Topics in Biotechnology (3 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : Current methods and recent advances in biological, medical, agricultural and engineering aspects of biotechnology will be described and discussed. An extensive reading list will complement the lecture material.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Harpp, David Noble; Schwarcz, Joseph A (Fall)
Fall
Restriction: U3 students
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BTEC 501 Bioinformatics (3 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : This course introduces the application of computer software for analysis of biological sequence information. An emphasis is placed on the biological theory behind analytical techniques, the algorithms used and methods of developing a statistical framework for various types of analysis.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Xia, Jianguo; Mirzavand Borujeni, Poorya (Fall)
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BTEC 619 Biotechnology Laboratory 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : A laboratory-based course in a variety of topics including: proteomics, protein expression and purification, conventional and HPLC chromatography, protein-protein interactions, ELISA, and Western blot analysis and hybridoma techniques.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Long, Thavy (Winter)
Prerequisite: BTEC 620 or permission of the instructor.
The fee of $598.39 is used to support the cost of chemical reagents, kits, disposables and minor equipment necessary to run this hands-on laboratory course.
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BTEC 620 Biotechnology Laboratory 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : Practical training in contemporary methods of molecular and cellular biology. Intended for students with background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related area, who are already familiar with theoretical principles of recombinant DNA technologies. Topics include: polymerase chain reaction (PCR), methods for gene cloning and mutagenesis, eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene expression systems, protein purification and methods of eukaryotic cell culture.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Cestari, Igor (Fall)
one 8-hour lab per week
The fee of $1196.78 is used to support the cost of chemical reagents, kits, disposables and minor equipment necessary to run this hands-on laboratory course.
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BTEC 621 Biotechnology Management (3 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : Topics relevant to the management of research in industry are presented by experts working in industry. This course highlights the differences existing between research done in an academic environment and research done within industry.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Salavati, Reza (Fall)
one 3-hour lecture per week
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HGEN 660 Genetics and Bioethics (3 credits)
Overview
Human Genetics : This course will deal with ethical issues in the gathering, dissemination, and use of genetic information for decisions concerning reproduction, health care, and research.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Joly, Yann; Palmour, Nicole; Tan, Seang Lin; Granados Moreno, Palmira; Zawati, Ma'n Hilmi; Ni, Anjie; Uberoi, Diya (Fall) Zawati, Ma'n Hilmi; Palmour, Nicole; Tan, Seang Lin; Granados Moreno, Palmira; Joly, Yann; Ni, Anjie; Uberoi, Diya (Winter)
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits at the 500 level or higher, selected within the Faculties of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Science, or Management in consultation with the academic adviser of the program in line with the interests of the student.
