Austin Community College
Fall 2007 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 12/18/2007 10:20:32
BIOTECHNOLOGY
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
BITC 1311 Introduction to Biotechnology
O+ [18/6] 05914 Lec 001 EVC 9101 TTh 6:00pm - 6:50pm OH Wheeler, Angela
Lab 001 EVC 9101 TTh 7:00pm - 8:45pm
BITC 1402 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques
O+ [0/6] 05915 Lec 001 EVC 9107 M 2:30pm - 5:30pm OH Gotcher, Jennifer
Lab 001 EVC 9101 W 2:30pm - 5:30pm
BITC 2441 Molecular Biology Techniques
O+ [17/6] 05916 Lec 001 EVC 9101 MW 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Phelps, Patricia
Lab 001 EVC 9101 MW 7:05pm - 8:45pm
BITC 2487 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician II
O [3/24] 05917 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Phelps, Patricia
5 Week Session October 1 - November 2
BITC 1191 Special Topics in Biological Technology/Technician
P [6/12] 09146 Lec 001 EVC 9211 TTh 8:45am - 10:20am OH Schlender, Anne
09146 BITC-1191-001 is part of a 3-class package of courses which must be taken
at the same time. Students must co-register for 09139 BITC-1200-001 and 08777 MATD-0160-004.
Call 223-5915 for more information.
BITC 1200 Fundamentals of Biological Sciences
P [6/12] 09139 Lec 001 EVC 9211 TThF 1:40am - 2:40am OH Vander Zee, Coe
Lab 001 EVC 9101 TThF 2:50am - 5:00am
09139 BITC-1200-001 is part of a 3-class package of courses which must be taken
at the same time. Students must co-register for 09146 BITC-1191-001 and 08777 MATD-0160-004.
Call 223-5915 for more information.
5 Week Session November 12 - December 14
BITC 2486 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician I
O+ [5/24] 09155 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Fletcher, Linnea
09155 BITC-2486-001 is part of a 3-class package of courses which must be taken
at the same time. Students must co-register for 09139 BITC-1200-001, 09146 BITC-1191-001
and 08777 MATD-0160-004. Call 223-5915 for more information.
12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
BITC 1240 Quality Assurance for the Biosciences
G [18/6] 09504 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Wheeler, Angela
09504 - Internet access required. A. Wheeler, 512.757.3514. MANDATORY Laboratory
Orientation required on Sat 11/3 EVC 9101 9am-3pm. For MANDATORY online orientation
information, email awheeler@austincc.edu
BITC 1191 Special Topics in Biological Technology/Technician
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.
Special Studies and Bioethical Issues of Biotechnology--Current events, skills, attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to biotechnology and relevant to the professional development of the student. Includes exploration of ethical and legal behaviors in the context of the biotechnology industry.
BITC 1200 Fundamentals of Biological Sciences
Skills and concepts necessary to work in the biotechnology industry, allied health, or other biology-related fields. Emphasizes applied mathematics, communication skills, and core science knowledge and applications.
BITC 1240 Quality Assurance for the Biosciences
Quality assurance principles and applications. Includes quality control and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations to the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and biomedical device industries.
BITC 1311 Introduction to Biotechnology
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. Prerequisite: One year of high school biology and one year of high school chemistry or BIOL 1406 or the equivalent.
BITC 1402 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques
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. Prerequisite: BITC 1311, MATH 1314, BIOL 1406, CHEM 1411.
BITC 2441 Molecular Biology Techniques
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. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 and BITC 1402 or department approval.
BITC 2486 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician I
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.). Prerequisite: Assigned by the College.
BITC 2487 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician II
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.).