一、Course Desc<x>ription
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<br>1. This course provides a general overview of recent advancement of medical 
<br>biotechnology.
<br>2. This course is of advanced level and is more suitable for graduate students 
<br>with strong multi-disciplinary background.
<br>3. This course is offered in English and emphasizes intensive discussion in the 
<br>classroom.
<br>4. In addition to technology, business and ethic aspects will be included.
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<br> 二、Text Books
<br>No textbook will be assigned.
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<br> 三、References
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<br>Selected articles from biotechnology journal will be assigned.
<br>Scientific American
<br>Nature Biotechnology
<br>Trends in Biotechnology
<br>Current Opinions in Biotechnology 
<br>etc.
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<br> 四、Teaching Method
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<br>Lectures, Discussion, student presentation 
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<br> 五、Syllabus
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<br>Topics to be discussed in the class
<br>1、Biotechnology: current status and perspective
<br>2、Manipulation of protein production
<br>3、Genomics, proteomics, microbiomics, and other –omics
<br>4、Bioinformatics and structure biotechnology
<br>5、Antimicrobials development
<br>6、Vaccine development
<br>7、Protein and antibody engineering
<br>8、Molecular diagnosis 
<br>9、Biochips/bioMEMS /biosensors/
<br>10、Tissue engineering
<br>11、Transgenic animals/Stem cell technology
<br>12、Gene therapy
<br>13、Drug delivery
<br>14、Herbal medicine and natural compounds
<br>15. Medical devices
<br>16. Cosmetics and food supplements
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<br> 六、Evaluation
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<br>Oral presentation 10%
<br>Term paper 10%
<br>Class participation 40%
<br>Examination 40%
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<br> 七、Website
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<br>Please consult the university E-learning platform.
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