Learn the basics of the biotechnology industry. The learning begins with an explanation of biotechnology and how the industry is similar to the more traditional pharmaceutical industry. After a thorough overview of the term biotechnology, various biotechnology sectors are explored and the goals of each sector are explained. This interactive module ends with a survey of research laboratories and a look at how these entities interact with each other to advance our understanding of science. Basic science leads to breakthroughs in these laboratories that both biotech and pharma companies use to produce products that improve our lives.

Purchase the entire 8-module course entitled Biotech Primer’s BioPrinciples Online Course to gain a complete understanding of the science and technology driving the biotechnology industry.

You will learn:
•The definition of biotechnology
•The subtle distinction between the terms biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, life science and bioscience
•The historic differences of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
•How the biotech and pharma industries have integrated to become one in today’s marketplace
•The goals of the most prominent biotechnology industry sectors, including healthcare, agricultural biotechnology, industrial and environmental biotechnology and biodefense
•How various research laboratories interact to in science discovery and product development

Module sections:
•What the Heck is Biotech?
•Industry Sectors
•Biotechnology Entities

Module details:
•Interactive animation
•Listen to narration and read subscripts synchronized with animation
•Quizzes to check understanding
•Downloadable transcript and Glossary of Biotech Terms
•Running time 45 minutes
•Purchase the entire 8 module course entitled Biotech Primer’s BioPrinciples Online Course to gain a complete understanding of the science and technology that drives the biotechnology industry.