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Biotechnology and Bioengineering


 Biotechnology and bioengineering courses examine modern applications in medicine and industry through advanced experiments and case studies.

 Description : Biotechnology and bioengineering courses focus on modern applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Students engage in laboratory experiments, case studies, and discussions that highlight cutting‑edge research.

Category : Science
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Section 1: History of Biotechnology  
- Lesson 1: Early Discoveries in Biotechnology  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Early Discoveries in Biotechnology  
- Lesson 2: Key Milestones in Bioengineering  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Key Milestones in Bioengineering

Section 2: Basic Concepts and Terminology  
- Lesson 1: Defining Biotechnology  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Defining Biotechnology  
- Lesson 2: Fundamental Terminologies  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Fundamental Terminologies

Section 3: Everyday Applications of Biotechnology  
- Lesson 1: Biotechnology in Medicine  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Biotechnology in Medicine  
- Lesson 2: Biotechnology in Agriculture  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Biotechnology in Agriculture

Section 4: Safety, Ethics, and Regulations  
- Lesson 1: Biosafety Fundamentals  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Biosafety Fundamentals  
- Lesson 2: Ethical Considerations in Biotechnology  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Ethical Considerations in Biotechnology

Section 5: Laboratory Orientation and Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Laboratory Safety and Protocols  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Laboratory Safety and Protocols  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Basic Laboratory Equipment  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Introduction to Basic Laboratory Equipment


Module 2: Fundamental Techniques in Biotechnology

Section 1: DNA Extraction and Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Principles of DNA Extraction  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Principles of DNA Extraction  
- Lesson 2: Hands-on DNA Extraction Techniques  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Hands-on DNA Extraction Techniques

Section 2: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)  
- Lesson 1: Understanding PCR Concepts  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding PCR Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Basic PCR Protocol and Practice  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basic PCR Protocol and Practice

Section 3: Gel Electrophoresis  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Gel Electrophoresis  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Gel Electrophoresis  
- Lesson 2: Running and Interpreting Results  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Running and Interpreting Results

Section 4: Introduction to Genetic Sequencing  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Sanger Sequencing  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Overview of Sanger Sequencing  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Sequencing Data Interpretation  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basics of Sequencing Data Interpretation

Section 5: Cloning Techniques and Applications  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Cloning  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Cloning  
- Lesson 2: Cloning Applications in Industry  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Cloning Applications in Industry


Module 3: Bioengineering in Medicine

Section 1: Biomedical Applications of Biotechnology  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Biomaterials  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Biomaterials  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Tissue Engineering  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Basics of Tissue Engineering

Section 2: Drug Discovery and Development  
- Lesson 1: Principles of Drug Discovery  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Principles of Drug Discovery  
- Lesson 2: Biotechnology’s Role in Drug Development  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Biotechnology’s Role in Drug Development

Section 3: Regenerative Medicine  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Stem Cells  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Stem Cells  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Tissue Regeneration  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Basics of Tissue Regeneration

Section 4: Biotechnology in Diagnostics  
- Lesson 1: Diagnostic Techniques Overview  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Diagnostic Techniques Overview  
- Lesson 2: Laboratory Testing in Medicine  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Laboratory Testing in Medicine

Section 5: Medical Case Studies  
- Lesson 1: Analyzing Medical Biotechnology Case Study I  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Analyzing Medical Biotechnology Case Study I  
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Medical Biotechnology Case Study II  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Analyzing Medical Biotechnology Case Study II


Module 4: Biotechnology in Agriculture

Section 1: Plant Biotechnology Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Plant Genetic Engineering  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basics of Plant Genetic Engineering  
- Lesson 2: Case Studies in Crop Improvement  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Case Studies in Crop Improvement

Section 2: Microbial Biotechnology in Agriculture  
- Lesson 1: Role of Microorganisms in Agriculture  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Role of Microorganisms in Agriculture  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Fermentation Techniques  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Introduction to Fermentation Techniques

Section 3: Biopesticides and Biofertilizers  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Biopesticides  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Biopesticides  
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Biofertilizers  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Fundamentals of Biofertilizers

Section 4: Sustainable Farming and Biotechnology  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Practices  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Practices  
- Lesson 2: Biotechnology’s Role in Environmental Protection  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Biotechnology’s Role in Environmental Protection

Section 5: Practical Agricultural Laboratory Skills  
- Lesson 1: Basic Lab Techniques for Plant Analysis  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Basic Lab Techniques for Plant Analysis  
- Lesson 2: Designing Field Experiments  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Designing Field Experiments


Module 5: Innovation and Future Directions in Biotechnology

Section 1: Current Trends in Biotechnology  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Recent Developments  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of Recent Developments  
- Lesson 2: Emerging Technologies in Bioengineering  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Emerging Technologies in Bioengineering

Section 2: Interdisciplinary Approaches  
- Lesson 1: Combining Biology and Engineering  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Combining Biology and Engineering  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Data Science in Biotechnology  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Introduction to Data Science in Biotechnology

Section 3: Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Starting a Biotechnology Venture  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basics of Starting a Biotechnology Venture  
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Intellectual Property in Biotechnology  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Fundamentals of Intellectual Property in Biotechnology

Section 4: Global Impact and Policy  
- Lesson 1: Biotechnology and Its Impact on Society  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Biotechnology and Its Impact on Society  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Policy and Regulation Basics  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Introduction to Policy and Regulation Basics

Section 5: Innovations in Laboratory Practices  
- Lesson 1: New Technologies in the Laboratory  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 New Technologies in the Laboratory  
- Lesson 2: Future Trends in Laboratory Innovation  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Future Trends in Laboratory Innovation