Austin Community College
Spring 2009 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 05/12/2009 11:25:31
BIOTECHNOLOGY
16 Week Session January 20 - May 17
BITC 1311 Introduction to Biotechnology
O+ [34/50] 28681 Lec 002 ANH 104 MW 1:05pm - 2:00pm OH Keelen, Jennifer
Lab 002 ANH 104 S 9:05am - 12:25pm
Synonym 28681 ONLY for students that attend Anderson High School.
O+ [8/12] 28684 Lec 006 CPH S111 MW 1:05pm - 2:00pm OH Knudsen, Leola
Lab 006 CPH S111 T 2:05pm - 5:25pm
O+ [12/8] 28680 Lec 001 EVC 9107 TTh 6:00pm - 6:50pm OH Wheeler, Angela
Lab 001 EVC 9101 TTh 7:00pm - 8:45pm
O+ [3/12] 28683 Lec 005 LEA 819 MW 8:45am - 9:40am OH Palmer, Marjorie
Lab 005 LEA 819 T 6:30am - 9:50am
Synonym 28683 ONLY for students that attend Leander High School.
BITC 1402 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques
O+ [10/12] 28685 Lec 001 EVC 9101 M 2:30pm - 5:30pm OH Vander Zee, Coe
Lab 001 EVC 9101 W 2:30pm - 5:30pm
BITC 2411 Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation
O [8/12] 28687 Lec 001 EVC 9101 M 6:00pm - 8:30pm OH O'Grady, Shelley
Lab 001 EVC 9101 W 6:00pm - 9:20pm
BITC 2486 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician I
O+ [24/3] 28688 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Phelps, Patricia
BITC 2487 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician II
O [24/3] 28689 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Phelps, Patricia
16 Week Session January 20 - May 17
BITC 2350 Bioinformatics
G+ [20/17] 28686 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Porter, Sandra
28686 - Internet access required. S. Porter, 223.1790x26307. MANDATORY: for online
orientation information: email sporter@austincc.edu during the 1st week of class.
12 Week Session February 16 - May 17
BITC 1240 Quality Assurance for the Biosciences
G [5/16] 28679 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Vander Zee, Coe
28679 - Internet access required. C. Vander Zee, 223.8214. MANDATORY: email
cvanderz@austincc.edu during 1st week of class AND MANDATORY: CHANGE the Laboratory
Orientation to Sat 3/28 9am-3pm EVC 9101.
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, and CHEM 1411 (or CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111).
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 a Research and Development 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.
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.