SCI215 A01 Contemporary Applications of the Sciences

Assignment 3: Biotechnology Applications

Biotechnology refers to the technical applications of living organisms or their functions. These applications may be used in engineering, medicine, or agriculture, to name a few. Biotechnology processes and procedures are varied and range from the domestication of animals to genetic engineering. At its core, biotechnology involves the modification of a biological process for a human defined purpose.

Use the Internet, Argosy University library resources, and your textbook to research the field of biotechnology.

Write a paper which includes the following:

• Evaluate current or future applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine or agriculture.
• Provide at least three real-world examples of current or future applications of biotechnology in either of these fields. Present a minimum of three reliable references.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, March 29, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox for Turnitin testing and grading.

You will need to conduct extensive research on the Internet to complete assignments. Download and review this checklist to learn about identifying reliable sources.