Description should include examples of the interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology, such as how biotechnology relates to
- food production/processing
- medical science
- pharmaceuticals
- water quality
- materials science
- energy production (e.g., biofuels)
- computer science
- forensic science.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are some important developments in biotechnology related to technology transfer?
- Why is interdisciplinary collaboration important in technology transfer?
- What is an example of spin-off technology?
- How has the coupling of technologies created new fields in biotechnology (e.g., mathematical biology, bioinformatics)?