Data, Biotechnology, & Engineering
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Are you looking to enhance your resume by building your data, biotechnology, or engineering skills? Whether you are just starting out or have an established career, Courses at Tufts can help you get to the next level.
Our class interests range from 3D printing, DNA techniques, & epidemiology to computer science, data structure, AI, machine learning, and statistics. You’ll join a community of learners who are just as passionate and driven as you are.
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Molecular Biotechnology
Summer Session
Overview of key aspects of molecular biology and engineering aspects of biotechnology. Lecture topics include molecular biology, recombinant DNA techniques, immunology, cell biology, protein purification, fermentation, cell culture, combinatorial methods, bioethics, and bioinformatics. Includes a semester-long technical project and oral presentation.
Hypothesis Testing & Uncertainty Analysis
Spring Semester
Formulation of hypotheses and design of tests to accept or reject hypotheses. Examination of the role of uncertainty, statistical significance, and societal relevance by connecting numbers and narratives for various data-driven decision-making applications. Focus is placed on understanding and explaining what can or cannot be inferred from a given set of data.
Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript – Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.