Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/29/2011 14:20:45
BIOTECHNOLOGY
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
BITC 1402 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques
O+ [6/12] 20824 Lec 001 RRC 3121.01 TTh 7:35am - 9:05am OH Timbs, Melanie
Lab 001 RRC 3121.00 TTh 9:10am - 10:50am
BITC 2411 Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation
O [9/12] 20823 Lec 001 RRC 3121.01 TTh 11:10am - 12:40pm OH Phelps, Patricia
Lab 001 RRC 3121.00 TTh 12:50pm - 2:30pm
BITC 2431 Cell Culture Techniques
O+ [9/11] 16135 Lec 001 EVC 9101 MWF 5:40pm - 6:40pm OH Fletcher, Linnea
Lab 001 EVC 9101 MWF 4:30pm - 5:35pm
BITC 2487 Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician II
O [7/24] 16136 Int 001 RGC TBA TBA OH Phelps, Patricia
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
BITC 2350 Bioinformatics
G+ [22/17] 21398 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Porter, Sandra
21398 - Internet access required. S. Porter, 223.1790 x26307 - For MANDATORY online
orientation information, email sporter@austincc.edu during the 1st week of class
12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
BITC 1240 Quality Assurance for the Biosciences
G [13/18] 20381 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH O'Grady, Shelley
20381 - Internet access required. S. O'Grady, 223.1790 x25639 - MANDATORY: email
sogrady@austincc.edu during 1st week of class
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 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 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.
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.