6 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
Class: 3 | Lab: 0 | Work: 0 | 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.
BIO 163; BIO 168 Class: 3 | Lab: 0 | Work: 0 | 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.
Class: 2 | Lab: 6 | Work: 0 | 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.
Class: 3 | Lab: 3 | Work: 0 | 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.
Class: 0 | Lab: 6 | Work: 0 | 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.
