Biotechnology brochure - UCSC Extension Silicon Valley

Molecular Diagnostics
This survey course provides a foundation in the basic
science and technologies that underlie the emerging
field of molecular diagnostics, and highlights the
potential impact on the health care landscape.
The instructor examines the role of pharmacogenomics
in the development of new therapeutics and
treatment options. The instructor uses case studies
to present the applications of molecular diagnostic
tools in infectious disease identification and early
detection and diagnosis of cancer. Also addressed
are the regulatory challenges that face the new
wave of diagnostic tests, and the global molecular
diagnostics marketplace.
Course 21972
Nanotechnology, Introduction
This survey course provides a foundation in the
basic principles of nanotechnology. The instructor
highlights recent advances in nanoscale science
and engineering, drawing on examples and demonstrations
from electronic, photonic, mechanical,
chemical and biological systems. Participants learn,
in each of these cases, how an understanding of the
fundamental physical properties at the atomic level
has permitted nanoscale engineering for specific
applications. They gain an appreciation of the importance
of reproducible manufacturing, in bottom-up
and top-down approaches and self-assembly. The
tools and methods used to characterize materials and
devices at the nanoscale are explored. Instructors
also discuss future prospects and possible roadblocks
to implementation of nanotechnology, with reference
to other technological advances in the last
two centuries. Finally, local and national resources
as well as key players are discussed.
Course 4820
Regulation of Drugs and Biologics
This course helps participants understand the
regulatory requirements, both U.S. and international,
for patented and generic pharmaceuticals, over-thecounter
drugs, and biological products. Students gain
knowledge and insight into the regulatory agencies
and their roles and responsibilities; regulatory applications
and pathways; postmarketing requirements;
the impact of regulatory differences between the U.S.
and other countries; and how regulatory approval
processes affect corporate strategy.
Course 19007
Statistical Design of Experiments:
A Practical Approach
The Statistical Design of Experiment (DOE) is a powerful
tool for systematically analyzing factors affecting
processes and their outputs, and identifying important
interactions that might otherwise be missed. This
methodology is applicable to a wide range of research
and development experiments, as well as manufacturing,
quality and marketing. It can speed up research,
increase productivity, and reduce costs. Topics
include screening designs, factorial designs, fractional
factorials, analysis of variance, regression, response
surface methods, power and sample size. Lectures and
classroom DOE experiments take a practical approach,
and will make use of Excel for examples and handson
analyses. This course is designed for scientists
and engineers working in high tech areas including
biomedical research, material science, electronics and
medical devices. No previous background in statistics
is required.
Course 23096
Stem Cell Biology
California is at the forefront of stem cell research and
the industry continues to offer exciting opportunities
in the Bay Area. This course introduces the basic
biology and clinical applications of embryonic and
adult stem cell therapies, provides a market overview
of stem cell startup companies, and touches on the
FDA regulation of biologic products.
Course 13567
Toxicology Basics for Biotechnology
Biopharmaceutical companies expend vast resources
to identify new chemical and biological agents that
have the potential for clinical benefit. However, before
these can be tested and used widely in patients, safety
and acceptable toxicity to critical organs must be
demonstrated. This course surveys the adverse effects
resulting from the interaction of chemical agents with
living systems.
Course 2310
Viruses, Vaccines and Gene Therapy
Interactive case studies and Web-supplemented
lessons drive our exploration of the interplay of viruses
with their cellular hosts. Building on these foundations,
we examine salient topics in vaccines, gene
therapy and therapeutic viruses. Pertinent and real
issues relevant to the biopharmaceutical industry are
also discussed. Course topics include virus evolution;
emerging viruses—when worlds collide; the risk/
benefits of vaccines; the polio eradication campaign;
epidemiology of influenza; HIV-1 vaccines; and the
trials and tribulations of gene therapy.
Course 6974
Also Recommended
Data Privacy and Security
for Healthcare and Biosciences
Many healthcare and bioscience companies utilize
Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally
Identifiable Information (PII) in order to develop and
test products such as medical devices and mobile
applications, or to perform other services, including
data analysis on their customer’s healthcare related
data. This course examines the important data privacy
and security issues that govern these industries.
Topics include relevant state, national and international
data privacy and security regulations, medical
device security and privacy, FTC requirements, HIPAA
training and risk analysis requirements, among others.
Not only will you understand issues relevant to your
industry, but you will address these concerns by
developing a plan of action toward compliance
with relevant regulations and requirements.
Explore UCSC Extension’s
Other Bioscience Programs
Bioinformatics
Clinical Trials Design and Development
Medical Devices
Regulatory Affairs
See ucsc-extension.edu/biosciences
for more information.
Earn Two Certificates:
Learn More for Less
Course 30120
Students pursuing two
bioscience certificates
need a minimum of 30-32
units (depending on the certificate), including
all required courses and elective units for
both programs. Please note that in order to
complete two certificate programs with the
minimum number of units, students must
select some electives that are common to both
programs.
Contact us at extensionprogram@ucsc.edu
or call (408) 861-3860 if you need more
information or would like assistance creating
a study plan.
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