Dr. Rashid Abu-Ghazalah

An introduction to biopharmaceutical drug development and manufacture. Emphasis will include basic genetic engineering principles used in the development and large- scale manufacture of biopharmaceutical products.

3 unit(s) This course provides basic introduction to the following topics: chemistry of life, cells, genetics, evolution and diversity and plant and animal form and function. Two lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Biotechnology

3 unit(s) This course is a continuation of BIOTECH 4TR1 and it requires the students to conduct further research, modify/refine the project design, develop, and implement the independent project proposal submitted as a part of the Capstone Project I. The project will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 4BL3, 4BM3, 4GP3, 4TR1, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

1 unit(s) This course requires students to research, design, develop, and implement an independent project. The project plan and a model developed will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3BP3, 3FM3, 3PM3, GENTECH 3MT3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

3 unit(s) This course will familiarize students with current methods of laboratory safety and good lab and manufacturing practices in biotechnology; bioethics issues, benefits and risks of biotechnology applications; provincial, federal and international guidelines/regulations. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3PM3, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

3 unit(s) An introduction to biopharmaceutical drug development and manufacture. Emphasis will include basic genetic engineering principles used in the development and large-scale manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3B03, 3PM3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

3 unit(s) The first part of this course deals with general principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Implications of the choice of route of administration and dosing will be studied. The second component of the course is systems pharmacology whereby the major drugs affecting different systems of the human body will be explored. Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, BIOTECH 2BC3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

3 unit(s) This course covers the fundamentals of genetic studies including genes and genetic code, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, cellular reproduction and human genetics. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1BI3 and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program