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2000: Virtual College of Biotechnology
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In the year 2000,
the University of Saskatchewan moved away from the traditional bricks and
mortar colleges to create its first virtual college. For decades the University of Saskatchewan had played a leading
role in biotechnology research and industrial development.1 It was therefore fitting when in January,
the University Council approved nine program options for students who wanted to
pursue a career in the field of biotechnology. With programs offered through
the colleges of Arts and Science, Medicine, Agriculture, Commerce, and
Engineering, undergraduate students would share a common core of courses
dealing with the key scientific, social, economic, commercial, and ethical
issues associated with the development and growth of the biotechnology industry.
These programs formed the basis of new Virtual College of Biotechnology
(VCB). Its role was to facilitate the
coordination, integration, and delivery of these new interdisciplinary academic
programs. In addition to the
undergraduate program, the VCB was to promote a wider understanding of
biotechnology through a seminar series and postgraduate diploma program. 2
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See also: http://biotechnology.usask.ca
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2000a: logo.
2000b: logo.
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1. On Campus News, 19 May 2000
2. http://biotechnology.usask.ca
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