Are you interested in biology? Have you ever wondered how therapies that treat diseases are successfully developed? Do you want to discover new career opportunities? Look no further, as this course will provide an overview of the rapidly growing biotechnology industry. In this field, two items are key: innovative scientific discovery and favorable business conditions. In this course, you will learn about the landscape of each of these functions, and how the current alignment of these two makes right now the perfect time for discovery and development. If you are looking to discover new career options within the scope of science, excited about taking a deep dive into the fascinating applications of science, or you are someone who would like to understand the business environment that drives development, this is an exciting course to explore research, medicine, and business of science.

This course is meant for students who are interested in exploring the field of biotechnology from the lens of science and business. Students will be exposed to a range of concepts, from the biologic mechanisms behind successful therapies, to the process of therapeutic development in biotechnology companies, all the way up to key financing structures that are unique to the industry. At the end of the course, students will have gained an understanding of 1) Various career paths in biotechnology, 2) The landscape of the biotechnology industry, 3) Important research areas and trends, and 4) Why biotechnology is important to society and how it is revolutionizing the world. This will be facilitated through a number of methods including lectures, interactive discussions, as well as guest speakers that will provide personal insights into what it is like to work in this field.

Grading Scheme:
Assignments (40%)
○ Journals (10%)
○ Discussions (15%)
○ Presentation (15%)
Participation and Attendance (30%)
Final Project (30%)