BTEC 102 - Exploring Nanobiotechnology

(1 to 2 semester hours)
Prerequisites: None
Description: Nanobiotechnology is a STEM field gaining significance as the next industrial revolution due to its diversely applied nature with career opportunities for high-paying jobs. This course aims at introduction of Nanobiotechnology, which is the use of very small natural (DNA and protein-based) and man-made structures to develop new and innovative technologies. The course allows the student to learn the unique concepts and applications of nanostructures in various fields of life spanning medicine, pharma, food, environment, biomedical devices, and many more. The course includes several cool hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts. The student works on a small class project that involves a small paper and a presentation. Limited to the Dual Enrollment student. Offered Summer semester, annually.