Austin Community College
Summer 2009 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 07/04/2008 05:40:12
BIOTECHNOLOGY
11 Week Session June 1 - August 13
BITC 1311 Introduction to Biotechnology
O+ [0/12] 35916 Lec 001 EVC 9101 TTh 6:00pm - 7:15pm Staff
Lab 001 EVC 9101 TTh 7:25pm - 9:55pm
BITC 2431 Cell Culture Techniques
O+ [0/12] 35644 Lec 001 EVC 9101 MW 4:50pm - 6:05pm Staff
Lec 001 EVC 9101 F 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Lab 001 EVC 9101 MW 6:15pm - 7:55pm
Lab 001 EVC 9101 F 6:25pm - 8:05pm
BITC 2486 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician I
O+ [0/24] 35917 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA Staff
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 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 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.