Program Overview

Fundamentals of Biotechnology Engineering

The Fundamentals of Biotechnology Engineering course provides an overview of central biotechnology engineering topics, covering the various approaches on how to engineer products using genes and genome.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online
• Cost: Starting at $1,100.00

What You Can Learn

• Describe engineering product designs using genes and genome
• Describe an overview of topics relating to central biotechnology engineering
• Define various approaches toward engineering products using genes and genome, recombinant DNA technology and genomics, microbiology biotechnology, plant biotechnology, and animal biotechnology
• Apply forensic analysis techniques
• Define biotechnology regulations and ethics

About This Course

This course provides an overview of central biotechnology engineering topics, covering the various approaches on how to engineer products using genes and genome, recombinant DNA technology and genomics, microbiology biotechnology, plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, forensic analysis, and medical biotechnology. The course also covers biotechnology regulations and ethics.

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of cell biology or molecular biology

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 14
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Bill Tawil
• Fee: $1,100.00

Notes

• Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised
• Enrollment deadline: April 5
• Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Course Requirements

• Book: Introduction to Biotechnology by William J. Thieman, Pearson
• Internet Access Required to Access Course Materials

Applicable Programs

• Biotechnology Engineering certificate: Learn the fundamentals of biotech engineering, including design, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements. Format: Online