| Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02] |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Prerequisites: Enrollment in Biotech Program or Dept.
Approval |
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| Corequisites: None |
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| This course introduces the basic skills and knowledge necessary
in a biological or chemical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on good manufacturing
practices, safety, solution preparation, and equipment operation and maintenance
following standard operating procedures. Upon completion, students should
be able to prepare and perform basic laboratory procedures using labware,
solutions, and equipment according to prescribed protocols. |
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| Effective Term – Fall 2005 [2005*03] – CRC 9/15/04 |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 250 Principles of Genetics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Prerequisites: BIO 111, Enrollment in Biotech Program |
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| Corequisites: None |
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| This course covers the basic principles of genetics. Topics
will include Mendelian inheritance, gene mapping, molecular genetics, regulation
of gene expression, population genetics, quantitative genetics, and the
genetics of cancer. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
a broad understanding of genetics and the principles of heredity. |
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| Effective Term – Summer 2003 [2003*02] – CRC 3/12/03 |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 270 Recombinant DNA Tech |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Prerequisites: BTC 250 and BTC 181 |
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| Corequisites: None |
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This course covers basic methods in biotechnology for the
manipulation of nucleic acids. Emphasis is placed on topics concerning
techniques used in recombinant DNA technology, including PCR, restriction
digests, mapping, cloning, and forensics. Upon completion, students should
have an understanding of the theory, practice, and application of recombinant
DNA techniques. |
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| Effective Term – Spring 2005 – [2005*01] – CRC 09/15/04 |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 282 Biotech Fermentation I |
2 |
6 |
4 |
| Prerequisites: BTC 181 |
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| Corequisites: None |
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| This course provides an introduction to fermentor classification
and configuration for small-scale laboratory processes utilizing prokaryotic
organisms to demonstrate techniques used in fermentation procedures. Topics
include batch process records, fermentor design, fermentation theory, and
medium formulation, as well as techniques used for cell harvesting, cell
disruption and fractionation methods. Upon completion, students should be
able to set up a fermentor; grow prokaryotic cells, and isolate and collect
various fractions derived from fermentation. |
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| Effective Term – Spring 2005 – [2005*01] – CRC 09/15/04 |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 283 Biotech Fermentation II |
2 |
6 |
4 |
| Prerequisites: BTC 282 |
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| Corequisites: None |
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| This course introduces techniques for recovery of fermentation
products to include removal of insoluables, product isolation, high resolutions
techniques and product polishing using eukaryotic cells. Topics include
filter design, separation processes such as flocculation, coagulation, distillation,
liquid-liquid extraction, different types of chromatography and emerging
technologies for product recovery. Upon completion, students should be able
to perform eukaryotic cell cultivation and various separation techniques
used in small-scale fermentation with an understanding of scale-up procedures. |
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| Effective Term – Fall 2005 [2005*03] – CRC 09/15/04 |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 285 Cell Culture |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| Prerequisites: BIO 175 or BIO 275 |
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| Corequisites: None |
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| This course introduces the theory and practices required to
successfully initiate and maintain plant and animal cell cultures. Topics
include aseptic techniques, the growth environment, routine maintenance
of cell cultures, specialized culture techniques, and various applications.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and
skills required to grow, maintain, and manipulate cells in culture. |
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| Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02] |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 286 Immunological Techniques |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Prerequisites: BTC 285 |
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| Corequisites: None |
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| This course covers the principles and practices of modern
immunology, including the interactions between the various cellular and
chemical components of the immune response. Topics include antigens, humoral
immunity, cellular immunity, complement, immunological assays, and hybridoma
use and production. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss
the immune response, perform immunological assays, and make monoclonal antibody-producing
hybridomas. |
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| Effective Term Fall 2005 [2005*03] – CRC 09/15/04 |
Class
hours |
Lab
hours |
Credit
hours |
| BTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience |
0 |
6 |
2 |
| Prerequisites: BIO 250 or BTC 270 and BIO 281, BIO 285 or
BIO 286 |
| Corequisites: None |
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| This course provides an opportunity to pursue an individual
laboratory project in biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on developing,
performing, and maintaining records of a project in a specific area of
interest. Upon completion, students should be able to complete the project
with accurate records and demonstrate an understanding of the process. |
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