Biotechnology Short Course by Tonex
Biotechnology Short Course is a 2-day introduction to the emerging engineering discipline of biotechnology. This course is especially beneficial for individuals and organizations who want to see the “big picture” in order to communicate with technical as well as non-technical individuals.
Biotechnology engineering is one of those new fields that has tremendous promise for making a positive impact in the world.
Biotechnology engineering is the application of biological processes to the development of technologies and products that improve our quality of life while also benefiting the overall health of our planet.
In other words, biotechnology engineering fuses biology and technology to research and develop new products that benefit humanity. It’s an engineering discipline—involving the field of chemical engineering and applied biology—that includes engineering living organisms.
Biotechnology engineers within the field study micro-organisms, bio-organisms, and cell functions in living beings.
Over the past four decades, biotechnology has progressed and revolutionized industries with cutting-edge scientific solutions and techniques. It has developed into an extremely successful and profitable sector all unto its own.
Several industries and industry verticals have been radically transformed by biotechnology on a global scale, including but not limited to healthcare, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and environmental services.
Many feel that in the coming years, the biotech revolution might well turn out to be as big as the digital revolution.
The field of biotechnology engineering is expanding rapidly. Biotechnology engineering fills roles such as researching and analyzing key biological processes to reach solutions using advanced technology as well as the study of biological systems and living organisms to create new products and drugs.
Biotechnology engineers also develop techniques to diagnose disease and test new drugs and they develop software to run medical instruments.
Another role open to biotechnology engineers is to improve products.
Biotechnology Engineering Short Course by Tonex
Biotechnology Short Course is a 2-day introduction to the emerging engineering discipline of biotechnology. This course is especially beneficial for individuals and organizations who want to see the “big picture” in order to communicate with technical as well as non-technical individuals.
Biotechnology Short Course covers the most important aspects of biotechnology without getting too involved in the technical nitty gritty.
Participants will learn how living systems are used to produce a wide range of technologies and capabilities.
Additionally, participants will learn possible use cases for biotechnology in both commerce and military applications.
Biotechnology is important for its innovative possibilities such as providing farmers with tools that can make production cheaper and more manageable. Biotechnology can also help change the way the DoD conducts missions, performs in contested logistics environments, and adapts to major global changes.
Learning Objective
The objective of this course is to provide participants with an understanding of the principles, applications, and advancements in emerging biotechnology engineering. Participants will explore cutting-edge technologies and their implications in various fields such as healthcare, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and industrial processes.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Emerging Biotechnology Engineering
- Definition and scope of emerging biotechnology engineering
- Overview of the interdisciplinary nature of the field
- Historical perspective and key milestones in biotechnology
Module 2: Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology
- Principles of genetic engineering and gene editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9)
- Synthetic biology and the design of novel biological systems
- Applications of genetic engineering and synthetic biology in medicine, agriculture, and industry
Module 3: Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Biomaterials and tissue engineering
- Biofabrication techniques, including 3D printing of organs and tissues
- Advances in regenerative medicine and stem cell research
Module 4: Biopharmaceuticals and Drug Delivery Systems
- Development and production of biopharmaceuticals
- Drug delivery systems and targeted therapies
- Personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics
Module 5: Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
- Microbial fermentation and bioprocess engineering
- Enzyme engineering and industrial enzyme applications
- Biofuels, bio-based chemicals, and biodegradable materials
Module 6: Agricultural Biotechnology and Crop Improvement
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their applications in agriculture
- Crop improvement techniques, including marker-assisted breeding and genetic modification
- Biotechnology in pest control, disease resistance, and crop yield enhancement
Module 7: Environmental Biotechnology and Bioremediation
- Bioremediation and the use of microorganisms to clean up pollutants
- Biotechnological approaches to waste management and recycling
- Sustainable bioprocessing and circular economy concepts
Module 8: Emerging Trends in Biotechnology Engineering
- Nanobiotechnology and its applications in medicine and materials science
- Bioinformatics and computational biology
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in biotechnology research and development
Module 9: Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations in Biotechnology Engineering
- Bioethics and responsible research and innovation
- Intellectual property and patenting in biotechnology
- Societal implications, privacy concerns, and public perception of biotechnological advancements
Module 10: Future Perspectives and Career Opportunities
- Emerging fields and future directions in biotechnology engineering
- Entrepreneurship and start-ups in biotechnology
- Career paths and opportunities in academia, industry, and government
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend?
Biotechnology Short Course is a 2-day course designed for:
- Program and Project Managers
- Corporate Leadership
- CIOs / CTOs
- Developers and Application Team Members and Leads
- Military Leadership, Engineers and Strategists
- All Stakeholders of private organizations as well as nonprofits
- Anyone Interested in Biotechnology and What It Can Do Now and in the Future