BITC 1401 BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION (4-3-4). Lecture will discuss biochemistry as well as theory, applications, and operation of various analytical instruments with an emphasis on protein purification. Laboratory exercises will focus on quantitative and qualitative analyses by chromatography, centrifugation, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, Western Blots and ELISAs. An introduction to protein bioinformatic tools is included. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: G Prerequisites: BITC 2401 or department approval. (BIT 1624) Course Type: W
BITC 1402 BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). Emphasis is on researching information on the computer, laboratory operations, management, equipment, instrumentation, quality control techniques, and safety procedures. Lecture emphasis will be on biochemistry and bioorganic topics. Laboratory practice will be in lab safety, mixing buffers, preparing solutions, and performing organic chemistry including separation techniques that are used in industry. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: G Prerequisites: BITC 1311, MATH 1314, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1411. (BIT 1614) Course Type: W
BITC 2401 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). An introduction to the theory and laboratory techniques in molecular biology with an emphasis on DNA replication, transcription, gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA and RNA techniques such as transformation, RT-PCR, Northern Blots and DNA bioinformatic tools. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: O Prerequisites: BIOL 2421, BITC 1311, and BITC 1401 or department approval. (BIT 2624) Course Type: W
BITC 2431 CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). A study of cell culture techniques, the laboratory emphasizes the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, and the preservation of cell lines including applications such as biomanufacturing and project management. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: G Prerequisites: BITC 1311 or departmental approval. (BIT 2614) Course Type: W
BITC 2486 INTERNSHIP -- BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN I (4-1-20). The experience can be internal to the college where the student prepares kits for the Biotechnology Center for distribution under the supervision of a trained ACC instructor. Activities include designing and refining laboratory protocols for the classroom use. Or the experience can be external to the college, where the student is mentored and supervised by a workplace employee. This may be paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (Capstone for certificate or elective for A.A.S.). Insurance: $3.10Skills: O Prerequisites: Assigned by the College. (BIT 2634) Course Type: W
BITC 2487 INTERNSHIP -- BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN II (4-1-20). This is an experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry partner. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college that directly relate to specific occupational outcomes. This may be paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (Capstone course for A.A.S.). Insurance: $3.10Skills: O (BIT 2644) Course Type: W
QCTC 1242 QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (2-2-0). Information on quality assurance principles and applications; designed to introduce the student to the quality assurance profession in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and biomedical device industries. Skills: G ( ) Course Type: W