Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course introduces students to the emerging role of biotechnology in modern society. It examines the origins and impact of the biotechnology industry from physiological and socio-cultural aspects, including how biotechnology advances have transformed individual lives and communities. Topics include new technologies in development and the role of biotechnology in addressing societal challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Students are oriented to biotechnology careers, employment trends, and the required high-tech, high-touch workforce skills necessary for success in a globally and locally robust professional environment.