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Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Biotechnology (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

Offered by: Parasitology     Degree: Master of Science Applied

Program Requirements

Research Project (16 credits)

Required Courses (20 credits)

  • BIOT 505 Selected Topics in Biotechnology (3 credits)

    Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)

    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 2023

    Instructors: Harpp, David Noble (Fall)

    • Fall

    • Restriction: U3 students

  • BTEC 501 Bioinformatics (3 credits)

    Offered by: Parasitology (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

    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 2023

    Instructors: Xia, Jianguo; Poorinmohammad, Naghmeh (Fall)

  • BTEC 619 Biotechnology Laboratory 2 (4 credits)

    Offered by: Parasitology (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    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 2024

    Instructors: Long, Thavy (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: BTEC 620 or permission of the instructor.

    • The fee of $580.96 is used to support the cost of chemical reagents, kits, disposables and minor equipment necessary to run this hands-on laboratory course

  • BTEC 620 Biotechnology Laboratory 1 (4 credits)

    Offered by: Parasitology (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    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 2023

    Instructors: Cestari, Igor (Fall)

    • one 8-hour lab per week

    • The fee of $1161.92 is used to support the cost of chemical reagents, kits, disposables and minor equipment necessary to run this hands-on laboratory course.

  • BTEC 621 Biotechnology Management (3 credits)

    Offered by: Parasitology (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    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 2023

    Instructors: Georges, Elias (Fall)

    • one 3-hour lecture per week

  • HGEN 660 Genetics and Bioethics (3 credits)

    Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    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 2023

    Instructors: Joly, Yann; Palmour, Nicole; Tan, Seang Lin; Granados Moreno, Palmira; Zawati, Ma'n Hilmi; So, Derek (Fall)

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.

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