Graduate Applied Biotechnology
Graduate Applied Biotechnology
2022 Summer Term
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PRINCIPLES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABT 700
Introduction to basic principles and techniques pertaining to biotechnology and its applications to our society. Survey of classical and emerging techniques.
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABT 710
Application and analysis of professional scientific communication, both written and oral. Focuses on designing documents that convey complex, data-rich technical and scientific content to audiences with diverse information needs using a variety of professional genres, including reports, proposals, presentations, and documentation.
TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABT 715
Application of biological and chemical methods to modern biotechnological product development. Overview of analysis techniques used to characterize products and evaluate quality and safety. Exploration of technological pipeline from conception to market, including proof-of-concept assessment, pre-clinical trials, clinical trials, and post-production testing.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS IN REGULATORY AFFAIRS
ABT 745
Examines the global regulatory environments in risk-based assessment of biotechnological developments across diverse sectors, ensuring consumer and environmental protection. Addresses how validation is essential to the incorporation of emerging technologies into viable, accessible, and successful products. Highlights the stakeholders' role in regulatory oversight and policy through relevant industry case studies.
GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
ABT 755
Focuses on the strategic importance of operations and supply chain to overall performance relevant to a variety of business processes specific to biotechnology. Topics include production, transportation, distribution systems, sourcing, and purchasing.
QUALITY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ABT 760
Quality and project management issues and roles during different phases from R&D to market. Introduction to Installation qualification, operation qualification and process qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ). Project management phases: conceptualizing, planning, executing and closing. Project schedule and time management tools and techniques. Project requirements including quality assurance.
TOOLS FOR DATA ANALYSIS
ABT 775
Using a variety of existing and emerging bioinformatics tools and computational methods, emphasizes hands-on experiences analyzing and interpreting large data sets (e.g. genomic, proteomic, microbiomics, interactome, target discovery). Students will also evaluate and adapt existing computational approaches for specific use in solving a problem in biotechnology.
PRE-CAPSTONE
ABT 789
Prepares the student for applied self-directed capstone experience. Addressing problem identification, research, and project formulation. Culminates in an oral and written proposal with project schedule.
CAPSTONE
ABT 790
Student will complete a project (report, business plan, program, etc.) in an area of quality assurance and compliance, business and management, and/or research and development. Culminating in a substantive body of work, executive summary, and reflection. Networking and communication in a professional capacity is expected.