Current issues relating to the biotechnology industry will be dealt with in detail. Topics covered include: grant writing; patenting; circumventing patents; funding sources; business plans; venture capital investments; public awareness; public perspective; and layperson presentations. Three term hours. Three term hours.
PREREQUISITE: At least one of the following: BIOL 201 , BIOL 205 , MBIO 318 , BIOL 441 , BIOL 330 /430 or equivalent.
EXCLUSION: PHGY 801.
