Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 11/22/2009 13:50:12
BIOTECHNOLOGY
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
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 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.