Biotechnology Courses Offered:
BIOTECHNOLOGY IN THE GROCERY STORE
What is biotechnology? How long have humans been usingbiotechnology? What is DNA? What are genes? What is a “GMO”? What is a transgenic animal/plant? How is biotechnology used to improve food crops?Find out the answers to all of these questions and more, such as the benefits of transgenic technology, potential dangers of transgenic technology and learn about resources to learn more.
CEUs: .2
Instructor: Dr. Beth Albrecht
Wednesday, May 13, 7-9 p.m.
$29 09SPHEAL554
BIOTECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE
What is biotechnology? What is DNA? What are genes?What medicinal products are produced with biotechnology? Find out the answers to these questions and more, such as:
- Insulin – to treat type I diabetes
- Growth hormone
- Benefits
- Potential risks
- What is DNA testing?
- As a screen for disease genes
- Combined with in vitro fertilization technology
- New Vaccines – Recombinant and subunit vaccines
- How they are safer than traditional vaccines
- Resources to learn more
CEUs: .2
Instructor: Dr. Beth Albrecht
Wednesday, May 20, 7-9 p.m.
$39 09SPHEAL555 Registration is simple and easy! To register for any Professional Development course at MCUC, please click here!
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