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PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog

BIO 253 - Biotechnology Concepts


Credits 4

Explores the growing field of biotechnology ranging from basic cellular and molecular biology concepts to both basic and advanced laboratory techniques. Emphasizes the application of biotechnology to medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and forensics. Includes discussion of the business, regulatory/legal, ethical, and societal issues of this topic as well as the growing field of bioinformatics.

Lecture Hours: 3 Total Hours: 3