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What is the role of biotechnology as reflected in the knowledge imparted by Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny?
What is the role of biotechnology as reflected in the knowledge imparted by Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny?
Which semester is Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny teaching biotechnology?
Which semester is Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny teaching biotechnology?
What contact information is provided for Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny?
What contact information is provided for Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny?
Which academic year is indicated in the context?
Which academic year is indicated in the context?
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What is the likely purpose of the information provided by Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny?
What is the likely purpose of the information provided by Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny?
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What is one primary benefit of artificial insemination in agriculture?
What is one primary benefit of artificial insemination in agriculture?
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Which of the following is a use of bacteria in medical treatments?
Which of the following is a use of bacteria in medical treatments?
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How does artificial insemination directly impact livestock production?
How does artificial insemination directly impact livestock production?
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What is a major agricultural goal of using artificial insemination?
What is a major agricultural goal of using artificial insemination?
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What role do bacteria play in the production of hormones for medical treatment?
What role do bacteria play in the production of hormones for medical treatment?
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What is the primary focus of biotechnology?
What is the primary focus of biotechnology?
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Which of the following best describes the process involved in biotechnology?
Which of the following best describes the process involved in biotechnology?
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Which of the following is an example of biotechnology?
Which of the following is an example of biotechnology?
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Who was the first to observe cells in cork using a microscope?
Who was the first to observe cells in cork using a microscope?
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Which scientist invented the electron microscope?
Which scientist invented the electron microscope?
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What does biotechnology primarily aim to achieve?
What does biotechnology primarily aim to achieve?
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What important contribution did Louis Pasteur make to science?
What important contribution did Louis Pasteur make to science?
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Biotechnology often involves which of the following actions?
Biotechnology often involves which of the following actions?
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Which scientist is recognized for conducting the first genetics experiments?
Which scientist is recognized for conducting the first genetics experiments?
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Which of the following discoveries is attributed to Sir Alexander Fleming?
Which of the following discoveries is attributed to Sir Alexander Fleming?
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What types of courses are essential for obtaining a job in a growing scientific field?
What types of courses are essential for obtaining a job in a growing scientific field?
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Which subject is highlighted as particularly important within the required science courses?
Which subject is highlighted as particularly important within the required science courses?
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What might happen if someone is not broadly trained in science?
What might happen if someone is not broadly trained in science?
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Which of the following pairs of subjects is NOT included in the recommended fields of study?
Which of the following pairs of subjects is NOT included in the recommended fields of study?
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Why is it important to take many science courses for a job in the scientific field?
Why is it important to take many science courses for a job in the scientific field?
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What is a primary application of microbial biotechnology?
What is a primary application of microbial biotechnology?
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Which of the following describes a benefit of microbial biotechnology in industrial processes?
Which of the following describes a benefit of microbial biotechnology in industrial processes?
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What role do microorganisms play in microbial biotechnology?
What role do microorganisms play in microbial biotechnology?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of microbial biotechnology?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of microbial biotechnology?
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Which of these best describes the manipulation aspect of microbial biotechnology?
Which of these best describes the manipulation aspect of microbial biotechnology?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Biotechnology
- Course title: Introduction to Biotechnology
- Instructor: Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny
- Semester: Spring 2024-2025
- Lecture: 1
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01006170787
- Office number: 234
Course Specification
- Credit hours: 2 (theoretical)
Vision
- To be a leading educational and research center in biotechnology and its applications on a national and international level.
Mission
- To achieve excellence and leadership in biotechnology and its applications at the national and international levels.
- To develop competitive talent with the ability to research, innovate, and keep pace with the job market.
- To continuously update and develop programs by applying quality standards to serve the community and achieve sustainable development.
Student Role in Quality
- Students are responsible for contributing to quality.
Objectives
- Define biotechnology and understand contributing scientific disciplines.
- Provide examples of historic and current biotech applications and products.
- List and describe biotech types and their applications.
- Provide examples of potential biotech advances.
- Discuss how medical diagnosis will change due to biotechnology.
- Explain how Human Genome Project data will be used to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Understand the pros, cons, and controversies of biotechnology.
- Describe career categories in biotechnology.
- Develop an understanding of necessary skills and training for the biotech workforce.
- Discuss hiring trends in the biotech industry.
What is Biotechnology?
- Manipulation of living organisms and organic material to meet human needs.
- Using scientific methods with organisms to create new products or organisms.
- Using living organisms or their products for human benefit to create a product or solve a problem.
Bacteria vs. Virus
- Bacteria: Cellular organisms. Reproduce independently. Genetic material (DNA).
- Virus: Non-cellular organisms. Require a host cell to reproduce. Genetic material (DNA or RNA, but not both).
Historical Examples
- Fermentation
- Selective breeding
- Use of antibiotics
Historical Examples (details)
- Yeast in bread making and alcohol production.
- Use of beneficial bacteria (penicillin) to kill harmful organisms.
- Cloning of plants and animals.
- Artificial insemination.
- Increase crop productivity, meat, and milk production.
- Bacteria producing insulin for diabetes and other hormones.
- Modified bacteria secreting enzymes to dissolve oil spills.
Key Individuals in Biotechnology
- Antony van Leeuwenhoek: Discovered cells using a simple microscope (bacteria, protists, red blood cells).
- Robert Hooke (1665): Invented the compound light microscope; first to observe cells in cork.
- Louis Pasteur: Described the role of bacteria in spoilage and the scientific basis for fermentation; created the rabies vaccine.
- Ernst Ruska: Invented the electron microscope.
- Sir Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin.
- Gregor Johan Mendel (1863): Discovered genetics; conducted the first genetics experiments using pea plants; often considered the founder of genetics.
Colors of Biotechnology
- Categorization of different types of biotechnology based on color.
Areas in Biotechnology
- Categorization of different aspects of biotechnology. Examples include: Gold (Bioinformatics, Nanobiotechnology), Red (Health, Medical, Diagnostics), Green (Agricultural, Environmental), Blue (Aquaculture, Coastal, Marine), Yellow (Food Biotechnology, Nutrition Science), Purple (Patents, Publications, Inventions), Brown (Desert Biotechnology), Dark (Bioterrorism, Biowarfare).
Types of Biotechnology
- Microbial Biotechnology (manipulation of microorganisms like yeast and bacteria to create better enzymes, more efficient waste treatment, and important proteins for human medicine.)
- Agricultural Biotechnology.
- Animal Biotechnology.
- Forensic Biotechnology.
- Bioremediation.
- Aquatic Biotechnology.
- Medical Biotechnology.
- Regulatory Biotechnology.
Success in Biotech Industry
- Requires more than just biology knowledge.
- Many science courses are necessary, including biology, computer science, chemistry, and mathematics (statistics).
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Explore the fundamentals of biotechnology in this introductory course led by Dr. Mohamed Salah Basiouny. This first lecture covers the vision, mission, objectives, and the role of students in maintaining quality in the field of biotechnology.
