Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:24
BIOTECHNOLOGY
(College Students) BIOL 1414 Introduction to Biotechnology is a required entry-level course in the Biotechnology Program (www.austincc.edu/biotech). The BIOL 1414 course is articulated only through the biotechnology degree. Refer to Biology schedule for BIOL 1414 Introduction to Biotechnology. For questions about taking this course contact 512-223-5915 or pphelps@austincc.edu.
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
BITC 2431 Cell Culture Techniques
O+ [12/11] 44116 Lec 001 EVC 9101 MWF 4:45pm - 5:30pm OH Perry-Smith, Gail
Lab 001 EVC 9101 MWF 5:40pm - 6:50pm
BITC 2487 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician II
O [3/24] 39552 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Phelps, Patricia
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
BITC 1240 Quality Assurance for the Biosciences
G [25/20] 43205 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Vander Zee, Coe
43205 - Internet access required. C. Vander Zee, 223.1790 x25716. For MANDATORY
information, during the 1st week of class, email cvanderz@austincc.edu - also MANDATORY
Lab: 11/14 from 9am-3pm EVC 9109.
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 2431 Cell Culture Techniques
Theory and applications of cell culture techniques. Laboratory emphasis on the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell lines and applications. 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 transfection and project management. Basic immunology including ELISAs and Western Blots are also taught. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 or department approval.
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.