Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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26.1201 - Biotechnology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. These programs include courses in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • biotechnology
    • plant biotechnology

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • agricultural plant breeding(01.1104)
    • biology technician(41.0101)
    • biomedical engineering(14.0501)
    • biomedical engineering technology(15.0401)
    • food processing technology(01.1002)
    • food science(01.1001)
    • plant science technology(01.1199)
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