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Aug 06, 2026
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BIOT 279 - Capstone in Biotechnology
PREREQUISITES: Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Biotechnology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020
This course will evaluate the student’s level of understanding of those core skills and concepts of the biotechnology program in which the student is preparing to graduate. Career paths that are now open to graduates will be explored. The emerging economic role of biotechnology in economic development and consequent ethical issues will be examined. Guidance in professional presence and job expectations will also be provided.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Understand their strengths and weaknesses with regard to the core concepts and skills of biotechnology;
- Have developed profession materials such as cover letters and resumes;
- Have demonstrated awareness of professional decorum;
- Have explored career pathways within the biotechnology industry;
- Be able to express the value of biotechnology as it relates to the global community;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of biotechnology in local, region, national and global economic development. This can be accomplished by interacting with local entities like Chamber of Commerce and industry representatives through various types of meetings including a field trip
- Demonstrate understanding of ethical issues relevant to biotechnology.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Professional decorum
- Biotechnology career pathways
- Local, region, national and global impact of biotechnology
- Economic development
- Ethical issues surrounding biotechnology
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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