The objective of this course is to introduce students to advanced concepts in glycosciences, biochemical engineering, and associated biotechnology-based solutions to address several challenges being faced by our modern society in a myriad number of areas. Specific application areas to be explored in this course include Personalized Medicine, Pharmaceutical & Biological Drugs, Food & Nutrition Supplements, Advanced Biomaterials, Cellulosic Biofuels & Industrial Bioproducts.