BTY 606: Bio-policy and Bio-safety 2 credits (20-0-0)

Objectives

To describe the income generating, managerial and safety aspects of Biotechnology.

Contents

Biotechnology R & D and industry: Business aspects of biotechnology, research and market place; finance and human resources: Intellectual property right: patents; R & D partnership; license agreement and joint venture; Strategic decision-making: Techno managerial aspects; return on investment; Regulations of biotechnology based products and industry; Biohazards, human safety, environmental and ecological hazards; Bioethics: Biotechnology information, communication and public perception; Future prospects of consumers and social acceptance.