Biotechnology II GT Generalized Course Outline:

I.  Proteins: Analysis & Post Translational Modification                                                       
    A. Structure & Composition
    B. Functional Classifications
    C. Post Translational Modification – in depth
II. Epigenetics                                                                                                        
III. Neurobiology &                                                                                     
     A. Nervous System Anatomy & Physiology
     B. Toxins & Drug Interactions – Pharmacodynamics & Pharmacokinetics
Toxicology – (LAB)
IV. Senior Research Project                                                                              
     A. Benchwork (LAB)
     B. Bioinformatics
V. Energy Production & Usage In Living Systems                       
    A. Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis
    B. Alternative Energy – Green Energy Sources
VI. Evolution & Ecology                                                                                                          
     A. Evolution - Population Studies
                              a. Human Populations: Alu Insert (LAB)
                              b. Demographics Studies
     B. Ecology
                    a. Profiles of Threatened, Endangered, & Invasive Species
                               Stickleback Lab (Web-based Interactive)
                    b. Molecular Tools for Classifying Related Species
                              Fish Protein Lab
V. Environmental Science                                                                                    [March]
    A. Bioremediation Applications
1. Wastewater Treatment (LAB)
2. Point-Source Contamination (LAB)
3. Oil Spill Clean Up (LAB)
    B. Bioremediation Strategies
Phytoremediation
IX. Advanced Topics and Future Forecasts                                                         
      A. Cell Culturing (truncated Lab – Data/Abstract Only)
      B. Microarray Technology Lab (Web-based Interactive)
      C. Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research
X. Senior Project: Literature Review & Scientific Writing                             
          Paper & Presentation – Poster Symposium @ JHU