BITC 1401 BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION (4-3-4). Lecture will discuss theory, applications, and operation of various analytical instruments. Laboratory exercises will focus on quantitative and qualitative analyses by centrifugation, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BITC 1402 or permission of instructor. (BIT 1624)
BITC 1402 BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). Introduction to laboratory operations, management, equipment, instrumentation, quality control techniques, and safety procedures. Lecture emphasis will be on laboratory safety and procedures. Laboratory practice will be in preparing glassware, using pH meters, mixing buffers, performing measurements, standardizing and preparing solutions, and performing separatory techniques. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BITC 1311, MATH 1314, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1411. (BIT 1614)
BITC 2401 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). An introduction to the theory and laboratory techniques in molecular biology with an emphasis on proteins, gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA, transcription, RNA techniques, and nucleic acids. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BIOL 2420, BITC 1401 or permission of instructor. (BIT 2624)
BITC 2431 CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES (4-3-4). A study of cell culture techniques. Laboratory emphasis on the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell lines and applications. Fee: $24 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BITC 1401 or permission of instructor. (BIT 2614)
BITC 2486 INTERNSHIP-BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN I (CAPSTONE) (4-1-20). An experience external to the college for a student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college that directly related to specific occupational outcomes. 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: $2 Prerequisites: Assigned by the College. (BIT 2634)
BITC 2487 INTERNSHIP-BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN II (CAPSTONE) (4-1-20). An experience external to the college for a advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college that directly related 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: $2 (BIT 2644)