Austin Community College

FY 2007 Course Descriptions

Biotechnology

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BITC 1291 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (2-2-1). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Biotechnology Program Preparatory Course -- Introduction to the skills and concepts necessary to work in the biotechnology industry, allied health, or other biology related fields. Basic concepts and lab skills will be taught at the college and in industry settings. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W

BITC 1311 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY (3-2-4). An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics, and laboratory safe practices. The course is supplemented with laboratory exercises, demonstrations and field trips that illustrate the basic techniques of biotechnology including laboratory topics, and finally the course concludes with a consideration of bioethical issues relating to this powerful new technology. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Proof of competency through ACC departmental exam. ( ) 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: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: BITC 1311, MATH 1314, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1411. ( ) Course Type: W

BITC 2411 BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION (4-3-4). Lecture will discuss theory, applications, and operation of various analytical instruments with an emphasis on protein purification in both an R&D laboratory and a biomanufacturing facility. Laboratory exercises will focus on quantitative and qualitative analyses by chromatography, centrifugation, spechtrophotometry, and electrophoresis. An introduction to protein bioinformatic tools is included. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: BITC 2401 or department approval. ( ) 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: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: BITC 1311 or departmental approval. ( ) Course Type: W

BITC 2441 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, microarray analysis and DNA bioinformatic tools. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 and BITC 1402 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W

BITC 2486 INTERNSHIP - BIOLOGY TECHNICIAN/BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY 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: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Assigned by the College. ( ) Course Type: W

BITC 2487 INTERNSHIP - BIOLOGY TECHNICIAN/BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY 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: $3.50Skills: O ( ) 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

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Course Descriptions as of September 30, 2008 04:36am
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