Austin Community College
Spring 2008 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 06/12/2008 15:25:33
BIOTECHNOLOGY
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
BITC 1311 Introduction to Biotechnology
O+ [48/70] 10711 Lec 002 ANH TBA MW 1:05pm - 2:00pm OH Keelen, Jennifer
Lab 002 ANH TBA W 2:05pm - 5:25pm
Synonym 10711 ONLY for high school students who attend Anderson High School.
O+ [4/18] 10713 Lec 006 CPH S111 MW 1:05pm - 2:00pm OH Knudsen, Leola
Lab 006 CPH S111 W 9:00am - 12:20pm
Synonym 10713 is ONLY for high school students who attend Cedar Park High School.
O+ [18/3] 10710 Lec 001 EVC 9107 MW 1:05pm - 2:00pm OH Vander Zee, Coe
Lab 001 EVC 9101 W 2:05pm - 5:25pm
O+ [12/18] 14944 Lec 003 LBH 210 MW 2:05pm - 3:00pm OH Rues, Bonnie E.
Lab 003 LBH 211 W 7:40am - 11:00am
Synonym 14944 ONLY for high school students who attend Liberty Hill High School.
O+ [3/18] 10712 Lec 005 LEA 819 MW 1:05pm - 2:00pm OH Palmer, Marjorie
Lab 005 LEA TBA W 2:05pm - 5:25pm
Synonym 10712 is ONLY for high school students who attend Leander High School.
BITC 1402 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques
O+ [12/3] 10714 Lec 001 EVC 9211 M 6:00pm - 9:00pm OH Vander Zee, Coe
Lab 001 EVC 3221 W 6:00pm - 9:20pm
BITC 2411 Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation
O+ [10/8] 10715 Lec 001 EVC 9101 T 6:00pm - 8:30pm OH Gotcher, Jennifer
Lab 001 EVC 9101 Th 6:00pm - 9:20pm
BITC 2486 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician I
O+ [24/5] 10716 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Phelps, Patricia
BITC 2487 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician II
O [24/5] 10717 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Phelps, Patricia
5 Week Session February 17 - March 28
BITC 1191 Special Topics in Biological Technology/Technician
P [5/12] 12354 Lec 001 EVC 9211 TTh 9:10am - 10:45am OH Schlender, Anne
BITC 1200 Fundamentals of Biological Sciences
P [5/12] 12346 Lec 001 EVC 9211 TThF 12:40pm - 1:40pm OH Vander Zee, Coe
Lab 001 EVC 9101 TThF 1:15pm - 4:00pm
5 Week Session April 7 - May 11
BITC 2486 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician I
O+ [5/24] 13264 Int 002 RGC TBA TBA OH Fletcher, Linnea
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
BITC 2350 Bioinformatics
G+ [14/6] 10730 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Porter, Sandra
10730 - Internet access required. S. Porter, 223.1795x26307. MANDATORY: for online
orientation information: email sporter@austincc.edu during the 1st week of class
12 Week Session February 11 - May 11
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 2350 Bioinformatics
Current topics in bioinformatics and computational biology. Includes methods for high-throughput data collection, storing, and accessing biological data. Covers programs and algorithms used to analyze data. Prerequisite: BITC 1311.
BITC 2411 Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation
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. Prerequisite: BITC 2401 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.).