BTEC 5210 Principles and Applications in Biotechnology [4 credits]

The goal of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary and state-of-the-art introduction to biotechnology. Topics to be covered include the molecular foundations of biotechnology, molecular microbiology, biotech process development and scale-up, product approval and regulatory affairs, genomics, microarray analysis, proteomics and other related topics.

BTEC 5220 Business Operations of Biotechnology [4 credits]

Management perspective of R&D process, methods for planning and organizing biotechnology ventures, basic concepts of intellectual property rights and methods and principles of marketing new technology-based products and services.

BTEC 5260 Bioanalytical Technology [3 credits]

Focuses on the analysis of biological molecules, which include nucleic acids and proteins. Analytic applications in enzymes and immunotests, DNA probes and biosensors are discussed.

BTEC 5760 Concepts in Bioprocessing [3 credits]

Fundamentals of bioprocessing. Genetic engineering techniques applied to microorganisms, animals and plants. Cellular machinery and process by which biological products are synthesized by the cell. Downstream processing. Product and process design.

BTEC 5340 Biomarkers and Medical Devices [3 credits]

Introduction to biomarkers and its examination by medical device, with focus on utilization of biomarkers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, and comprehensive overview on regulatory affairs and marketing strategy of its medical device.

BTEC 5360 Biopharmaceutical Workshop [3 credits]

Introduction to various laboratory techniques commonly applied in the biopharmaceutical industry for drug discovery and development applications, with a focus on gaining hands-on experience through laboratory practices. Advanced techniques such as automated screening and multiplex detection will be covered. Only for students who can attend day-time course on weekdays.

BTEC 5380 Drug Discovery and Development [3 credits]

Overview of methodology employed in identification of lead compounds, drug synthesis and development. Receptor screening technology for target identification, high-throughput screening for lead identification, and the process for turning a lead compounds into a marketable drug products.

BTEC 5550 Nutraceutics and Transgenic Products [3 credits]

Highlights in current applications of biotechnology on the research and development of nutraceutics and transgenic product. Scientific approach to natural product drug discovery, TCM-based health products, and nutritional products will be discussed.

BTEC 5630 Recombinant DNA Technology and Bioproducts [3 credits]

Processing from upstream and to downstream in biotechnology. Molecular biology of recombinant DNA techniques, the properties of fermentation broths, the selection of source material or organisms and the separation technology for the recovery of products.

BTEC 5900 Immuno Biotechnology [3 credits]

A systematic review of the overall organization and function of the immune system with a special emphasis on antibody-based technology and its broad applications in various aspects of scientific research and medicine.

EEMT 5100 Principles and Techniques for Technical Management [2 credits]

This course covers the basic principles and varied techniques for technical management. Topics include project management, planning and control.

EEMT 5260 Product Development Management [3 credits]

This course covers different aspects of product development management. Topics include innovation management, techniques for idea generation, QFD for incorporation of customers' needs in product design, and organizing and managing the development team. Projects and business plans will be carried out in the course.

EEMT 5510 Engineering Economics and Cost Management [3 credits]

The course has two parts. The first part focuses on applications of microeconomics to engineering and managerial decision making. The second part focuses on cost management for engineering enterprises.

LIFS 4380 Pharmacology and Toxicology [3 credits]

Fundamental concepts of drug action and toxicity; clinically useful agents in central and peripheral disorders; toxicology of drugs and agents that are hazardous to living organisms. Only for students who can attend day-time course on weekdays.

LIFS 5260 Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Diseases [3 credits]

Advanced topics on the biochemical basis of human diseases, molecular medicine and structure based drug design; an oral presentation and a written essay on a specific topic are required. Only for students who can attend day-time course on weekdays.

LIFS 5710 Cellular Regulation [3 credits]

Molecular basis of cellular regulation. Cellular signal transduction cascades. Only for students who can attend day-time course on weekdays.

DRAP 5101 Global Pharmaceutical Policy: Rationales and Stakeholders [3 credits]

The course aims to introduce the various regulatory policies and procedures in drug development across multiple jurisdictions globally, such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). Current regulatory policies covering pre-clinical safety, manufacturing, clinical trials, and marketing authorizations will be examined during the drug development process.

DRAP 5102 Biopharmaceuticals: Quality Development and Documentation [3 credits]

A Quality Management System (QMS) is essential for pharmaceutical development, as it establishes a set of high standards and practices to ensure product safety and reproducibility. This course will illustrate the applications of the Quality by Design principle in pre-clinical, bio-manufacturing, clinical, and auditing processes of drug development.

DRAP 5103 Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Safety [3 credits]

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the impact from artificial intelligence and machine learning on drug discovery and development. During every stage of the drug development process, students will learn topics including biomedical image analysis, visualization of high dimensional data, data security, bioinformatics, and clinical decision milestones that can utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning.

BTEC 6900 Case Investigation in Biotechnology [3 credits]

Students will review a topic of their choice in an area of biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. An in-depth reading and analysis by the student of the selected topic leading to the submission of a written report, and its presentation in a seminar.

BTEC 6930 Directed Biotechnological Research [4 credits]

Students will undertake a research project of their choice in an area of biotechnology under the supervision of a faculty member. The results of the research will be presented in a seminar and be formally written in the form of a final report. For MSc student who can participate in day-time laboratory work on weekdays only.

BTEC 6940 Advanced Biotechnological Research [4 credits]

Continuation of BTEC 6930. For full time MSc students only. Participation in regular day-time laboratory work on weekdays is required.