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.
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.
What Biotechnology Is and Where We Find It
Required
- Reading
- Video
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.
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