12 courses with the subject BTC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BTC 150Bioethics3
This course introduces the current ethics issues surrounding the biotechnology industries. Topics will include risk assessment, the relationships between science, technology, and society, and the effects of new biotechnology products upon the natural world. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking skills in decision making related to bioethical issues.
This course introduces the basic skills and knowledge necessary in a biological or chemical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on good manufacturing practices, safety, sustainable lab practices, solution preparation, and equipment operation and maintenance following standard operating procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and perform basic laboratory procedures using labware, solutions, and equipment according to prescribed protocols.
This course covers theoretical and technical aspects of dissolution testing and Karl Fischer titrations performed during routine drug stability testing by pharmaceutical industries. Emphasis is placed on solution preparation, drug extractions, dissolution testing, Karl Fischer titrations, and dissolution method development and validation. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully perform and document dissolution testing and Karl Fischer titrations while simultaneously adhering to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
This course covers theoretical and technical aspects of High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) performed during drug stability testing by pharmaceutical industries. Emphasis is placed on HPLC grade solution preparation, drug extractions, assay testing, impurity testing, HPLC method development, and method validation. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully perform and document pharmaceutical HPLC drug testing while simultaneously adhering to current good laboratory practices (cGLP).
This course covers the basic principles of genetics. Topics include Mendelian inheritance, gene mapping, molecular genetics, regulation of gene expression, population genetics, quantitative genetics, and the genetics of cancer. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of genetics and the principles of heredity.
This course is designed to serve as a laboratory counterpart to BTC 250 Principles of Genetics. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences related to the topics covered in Principles of Genetics, including inheritance related to Mendelian genetics using Chi-Square analysis, molecular genetics, gene expression and molecular techniques related to genetic analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of laboratory techniques as it relates to genetic studies and analyses.
This course covers principles of microbiology and the impact microorganisms have on man and the environment in industrial settings where controlled environments are commonplace. Topics include the structure and physiology of various classes of microorganisms, microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases, identification schemes, and prevention or minimization of contamination in biomanufacturing industrial settings. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining, culture methods, identification of microorganisms, and performing environmental monitoring.
This course covers processes used in the production of biomolecules. Emphasis is placed on the production, characterization, and purification of biological products using fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, electrophoresis, chromatography, and other techniques used in industry. Upon completion, students should be able to produce biological products using the various methods of bioprocessing.
This course introduces the theory and practices required to successfully initiate and maintain plant or animal cell cultures. Topics include aseptic techniques, the growth environment, routine maintenance of cell cultures, specialized culture techniques, and various applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to grow, maintain, and manipulate cells in culture.
This course covers the principles and practices of modern immunology, including the interactions between the various cellular and chemical components of the immune response. Topics include antigens, humoral immunity, cellular immunity, complement, immunological assays, and monoclonal antibody production. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the immune response, perform immunological assays, and describe monoclonal antibody production.
This course provides students with experience in molecular techniques employing modern procedures, equipment, and technology. Topics include cloning, sequencing and analysis of DNA samples, advanced PCR techniques, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics applications. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and perform advanced genetic, biochemical, and bioinformatic procedures using reagents and equipment according to prescribed protocols.
This course provides an opportunity to pursue an individual laboratory project in biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on developing, performing, and maintaining records of a project in a specific area of interest. Upon completion, students should be able to complete the project with accurate records and demonstrate an understanding of the process.
