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Introduction to Biotechnology for Non-Specialists

A clear, accessible overview of biotechnology and its applications in everyday life.

A clear, accessible overview of biotechnology and its applications in everyday life.

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This course introduces the core concepts of biotechnology in plain language. It explains how living organisms and biological processes are used to develop products and services for society, with practical examples from health, the environment, industry, and food production.

Learning objectives

A clear, accessible overview of biotechnology and its applications in everyday life.

Prerequisites

Review the programme and access requirements before you begin.

Who this course is for

Non-science students, curious professionals, and anyone who wants to understand biotechnology without a technical background.

Course information

Maximum active learners
130
Responsible party
Dott. Marco Rinaldi
Sponsors
BioTech Innovation Network

What you will study

This is an overview of the lessons. Learning materials and activities are available after access through a training plan.

  1. What Biotechnology Is and Where We Find It

    Required

    • Reading
    • Video
  2. Biotechnology in Health, the Environment, and Food

    Required

    • Reading
    • Video

Completion and certificate

No certificate template is currently approved in this language. Course completion does not by itself guarantee a downloadable certificate; contact the organization for details.

  • Complete all required lessons and their required activities.
  • Pass the final course assessment.
  • Submit the final questionnaire.
  • Days available from your first actual course access: 60

Available through these training plans

Enrollment and access always start from an eligible training plan.

  • Free enrollment

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