| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
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BTN 101
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Introduction to
Biotechnology -- Prerequisite: BIO 121. This course
provides a general introduction to the field of biotechnology.
Research trends and methodologies currently exploited within the
field are discussed along with the impact these endeavors may have
on the quality of life. This course will survey the history,
current and projected state of biotechnology as it relates to life
science research, medicine, and agriculture. Laboratory will allow
students to work with selected techniques in this field. 3 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours.
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4
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| BTN 103 |
Safety and Regulatory
Compliance for Biotechnology -- Prerequisite: BIO 105
or BIO 121 or CHM 101 or CHM 105 or CHM 111. Overview of
laboratory safety procedures and precautions, biosafety, radiation
safety, compliance standards of regulatory agencies. Emphasis will
be placed on understanding the regulatory environment of
pharmaceutical, diagnostic and agricultural research and
manufacturing. Students will be introduced to the concepts of
current good laboratory practices [cGLP], current good
manufacturing practices [cGMP], standard operating procedures [SOP]
and validation as they apply to industries involved in
biotechnology. 3 lecture hours. |
3 |
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| BTN 201 |
Cell Culture and Cellular
Processes -- Prerequisites: BTN 101, CHM 106. The
student will be introduced to major biochemical pathways, cellular
structure and function at a molecular level. Topics to be
considered include the structure and function of the cell membrane,
cytoskeleton and various organelles. Cellular respiration will be
discussed. Protein synthesis, processing and export will be
examined. Those processes involved in cell division will also be
investigated and related to cancer. The laboratory will center upon
techniques involving animal, plant, fungi and bacterial cell
cultures. Students will be taught how to isolate, culture and
preserve prokaryotic organisms, how to maintain and preserve
eukaryotic cell cultures, and how to procure cell cultures from
ATCC and other repositories. 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours. |
4 |
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| BTN 211 |
Analytic Methods in
Biotechnology I -- Prerequisite: CHM 106. Students
will become familiar with the theory and application of many
analytical methods currently utilized in the field of
biotechnology. These methods will include: ELISA and immunoaffinity
techniques, methods for determining enzymatic activity,
spectrophotometric methods, chromatographic methods,
electrophoresis, light and electron microscopy. When feasible,
techniques will be practiced in the laboratory setting. Methods
utilizing radioactive isotopes will be discussed. Considerable
emphasis will be placed on proper methods for data recording,
analysis and presentation. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
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3 |
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| BTN 212 |
Analytic Methods in
Biotechnology II -- Prerequisite: BTN 211. Students
will continue their study of the theory and application of many
analytical methods currently utilized in the field of
biotechnology. These methods will include: ELISA and immunoaffinity
techniques, methods for determining enzymatic activity,
spectrophotometric methods, chromatographic methods,
electrophoresis, and light and electron microscopy. When feasible,
techniques will be practiced in the laboratory setting. Methods
utilizing radioactive isotopes will be discussed. Considerable
emphasis will be placed on proper methods for data recording,
analysis and presentation. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3 |
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| BTN 217 |
Biotechnology Manufacturing
Processes -- Prerequisite: CHT 211 or CHM 204.
Student will be instructed in assembly, troubleshooting and
standard operating procedures of manufacturing equipment associated
with biotechnology including: pumps, valves, piping, tanks, mixing,
material flow, pressure vessels, cryo-technology, freeze-drying,
fill/label equipment, filter, homogenizers, automated inspections,
etc. Students will be introduced to the regulatory environment
facing most biotechnology endeavors including those mandated by
FDA, USDA, OSHA, etc. 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
4 |
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| BTN 227 |
Genetic Engineering and DNA
Analysis -- Prerequisites: BTN 201, BTN 211.
Students will become familiar with the theory and practice of
common molecular biology techniques. Methods for manipulation of
DNA and RNA that will be explored include nucleic acid extraction
and electrophoresis, plasmid and phage construction, construction
and screening of cDNA libraries and applications of PCR.
Utilization of Internet-based genomic and proteomic databases will
be emphasized. 2 lecture hours; 4 lab hours.
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4 |
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| BTN 231 |
Fermentation --
Prerequisites: BTN 201, BTN 211. Students will be introduced
to fermentation processes used for commercial purposes and the
operation of small- and large-scale fermentors. Methods used to
harvest product from fermentors and the regulatory requirements
associated with commercial fermentation will also be explored. 2
lecture hours; 4 lab hours.
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4 |
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| BTN 233 |
Protein Analysis and
Purification -- Prerequisites: BTN 201, BTN 211.
Students will be taught the theoretical basis of many commonly used
protein purification methods [column chromatography, HPLC, affinity
chromatography, immunoprecipitation, ultracentrifugation, etc.].
Students will be taught to determine which method is most
applicable in various situations and why that method should be
utilized. When possible, students will be given an opportunity to
perform these techniques in the laboratory. 2 lecture hours; 4 lab
hours. |
4 |
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| BTN 280 |
Co-op/Internship --
Prerequisite: Program chair approval. Provides students with
the opportunity to work at a job site that is specifically related
to their career objectives. Provides on-the-job experience while
earning credit toward an associate degree. Contact hours vary. |
1-6 |
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