Courses Code: BIO 404
Course Title: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Number of unit : 3 Units
Course Duration: Three hours per week
COURSE DETAILS
Course Coordinator: Prof. I. Akpan
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Office Lecturer: College of Natural Science, Department of Biological Science
Other Lecturer : , Dr. F. Oluwafemi
COURSE SYNOPSIS
History and evolution of the new technology, Different areas of biotechnology including genetic engineering, cell culture, biomass production and technology, enzymes technology, immobilized cell and enzymes, biofuels, Microbial insecticides and nitrogen fixation. Potential application of biotechnology in the developing countries in the area of agriculture, health and energy. Social and economic implication of biotechnology.
BIO 404 – Lecture Note
