Spring 2026

MCELLBI C75 001 - LEC 001

Formerly Molecular and Cell Biology C95B/Undergrad. Business Administration C95B

Introduction to the Biotechnology Field and Industry

Julia Schaletzky

Jan 20, 2026 - May 08, 2026

12:00 pm - 01:59 pm

Valley Life Sciences 2060

Class #:25063

Units: 2

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Molecular and Cell Biology

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: -59

Enrolled: 59

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 0

Waitlist Max: 0

No Reserved Seats

Also offered as: UGBA C95B

Hours & Workload

4 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Other classes by Julia Schaletzky

This course offers an introduction to the field of biotechnology and will cover the history of the field, its impact on medicine and society, key methodologies, important therapeutic areas, and the range of career options available in the biopharmaceutical industry. In addition to lectures on innovation and entrepreneurship, students will hear from lecturers with expertise ranging from molecular biology to clinical trial design and interpretation. Several case studies of historically impactful scientists, entrepreneurs, and biotherapeutic companies will be presented. Students will work in teams to create and develop novel biotechnology company ideas to present in class. Intended for students interested in the Biology+Business program.

Class Notes

Enrollment is restricted to students committed to applying to the Robinson Life Science, Business, and Entrepreneurship Program. If you do not intend to apply to the program, you should not take this course without permission from the instructor. If you have any questions, please reach out to LSBE@b... show more