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Biotechnology

Introduction to Biotechnology

BIOT105

This course is an introduction to the field of biotechnology. Topics include recombinant DNA, production of biological molecules, bioprocessing, and current events. Students also review employment and careers in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. Laboratories include aseptic technique, pipetting and measurement, DNA extraction and restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis, and PCR.

4 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Biotechnology Methods and Techniques

BIOT125

This course is an introduction to common practices and methodologies of Biotechnology. Students receive hands-on experience using and maintaining laboratory instruments. Laboratory procedures include: solution preparation, aseptic technique, protein separations and assays, DNA electrophoresis, and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Lectures support the laboratory activities.

4 credits
Prerequisite: CHEM121
Corequisite: CHEM121

Bioprocessing Science

BIOT225

The course introduces the techniques and processes used in the production of biological molecules in the biomanufacturing industry. Students receive hands-on laboratory experience in processing bacterial and or animal cell cultures to produce and purify products in compliance with biomanufacturing industry standards, including Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices.

4 credits
Prerequisite: BIOT125 or permission of the department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Corequisite: BIOT125 or permission of the department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Biotechnology Seminar

BIOT275

This course is intended to prepare students for careers in Biotechnology. Topics include resume writing, interview skills, and discussion and presentation of scientific data. The course features speakers from the biotechnology industry and field trips to biotechnology laboratories.

1 credits
Prerequisite: BIOT125 (C or better)
Corequisite: None

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Biotech Lab

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BioTech Program Information Flyer

Biotechnology Brochure

Cell and Tissue Culture Brochure

To learn more about the growing field of biotechnology including career information visit the following websites :

http://www.bio-link.org/home2/resource/biotech-careers

www.biomanufacturing.org

 


Biotech Lab

View Video

BioTech Program Information Flyer

Biotechnology Brochure

Cell and Tissue Culture Brochure

To learn more about the growing field of biotechnology including career information visit the following websites :

http://www.bio-link.org/home2/resource/biotech-careers

www.biomanufacturing.org

 

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