The aim of the course is to introduce students to OMICs approaches and biotechnologies in both basic and applied biological and biomedical research and related technologies. It is only a basic overview of where and how these technologies can be used and a principal introduction to the methodologies. Associated with each approach and technology is selected knowledge of biological issues necessary to understand OMICs approaches and technologies that go beyond the knowledge of undergraduate molecular and cell biology. Students will later explore specific approaches and technologies in their particular specializations; the purpose of this introduction is simply to provide an overview that the technologies exist and what they are used for. Also linked to this course are "Seminars in Omics & Biotechnology", where selected scientists will present specific examples of applications of these technologies, as well as "Essays in Omics & Biotechnology", where students will develop a contemporary topic on an application of these technologies and present it to other students, ensuring that these rapidly evolving approaches are continually updated.