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BIOTECHNOLOGY REGULATION AND ETHICS

CRB 804
Course Description

An introductory survey course of the political, legal, and ethical issues that have driven the development of the biotechnology industry. Special emphasis is given to FDA regulation of new drugs, devices, and biologics, and to federal regulation and ethics of human subjects research. Come away with an enhanced ability to understand how regulation and politics interact with business and finance to influence the formation and growth of biotechnology companies. Introduction to the ethical issues that help shape public policy regarding applications of biotechnology.

Prerequisties

Declared in the Biotechnology graduate program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.3

0.49% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.98% from Historical

A Rate
18.52%

0.88% from Historical

Class Size
27

4.35% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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