BIOL 477 - Applications of Biodetection Approaches (4)

The ability to detect and identify genetic and protein markers forms a common theme for many different fields of biological sciences including medical diagnostics, environmental microbiology, food/water safety, biodefense/homeland security, and veterinary science. Because of its central role throughout a diverse set of biological disciplines the methods and approaches for biodetection are extremely varied and wide-ranging. This course begins with basic detection approaches and continues with examples of principles guiding biodetection by relating each approach to important present-day challenges facing society. The course will also include an in-depth analysis of biological principles guiding detection strategies to understand not only the potential but also the limitations of each approach.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 100462
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 and BIOL 303 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.