Harrisburg University of Science and Technology · Courses
BTEC
40 courses with the subject BTEC, 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.
None Description: This is an introductory course to nanobiotechnology, which is the use of existing elements of natural systems to develop new technologies. The concepts of how nano-structures are characterized are defined and a review is conducted of the applications of this new technology. The course includes a laboratory component in addition to lecture component. Offered Fall semester, annually.
BTEC 101Exploring Biotechnology Through Food, Science, and Cooking2
None Description: This course provides an overview of basic science and technology through the lens of food and cooking. The student explores the importance of biology, physics, and chemistry in creating food flavor, texture, aroma, and consistency. Visiting chefs explain techniques used to create food products in the kitchen while the student engages in interactive, experiential learning activities to understand the related scientific principles. The student is also being introduced to scientific methods used to evaluate food products. Offered as needed.
Based on topic(s) covered or permission of instructor Description: This course covers topics in biotechnology. Due to the nature of evolving topics, this course may not be eligible for repeat. Limited to the Dual Enrollment student. Offered as needed.
None Description: The student is introduced to molecular concepts regarding DNA, genes, proteins, and chromosome mapping to describe the importance of biotechnology to help combat human diseases and disorders. The student examines links between diseases and genes, such as leukemia and cancer. Lastly, the student will use case studies and contemporary topics in biotechnology and genetic engineering to understand the significance of gene manipulation in technology development. Offered as needed.
None Description: This course covers emerging topics in biotechnology. It is an in-depth study of a selected specialized area of biotechnology and the content varies by semester. Offered as needed.
BIOL 102 / BIOL 103 or High School Biology or permission of instructor Description: This course introduces the medical terminology used by healthcare professionals, focusing on techniques to help the student understand and apply medical language effectively. The student will also explore body systems and present on common diseases and medical procedures used for treatment. Cross-listed with INSC 110 . Offered Fall semester, annually.
None Description: Overview of quality and food safety spanning all segments of the food industry. Topics include: meat, dairy, poultry, confectionary, and bakery segments including allied industry involvement. Offered as needed.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: This course provides an overview of the diet and nutritional requirements of protein, energy, whole grains, major vitamins and minerals and other food groups that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations. The sources, recommended intake, role of major nutrients, and metabolism are explored, in addition to case studies that address the impact of nutrition on human growth and development of chronic or acute diseases (i.e. cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.). Offered as needed.
MATH 120 and BIOL 102 - BIOL 103 or BTEC 170 Description: Developing automated ways to deal with vast quantities of scientific information is an essential part of modern research. Bioinformatics aims to link scant pieces of seemingly unrelated information. This discipline seeds the very origins of new lines of scientific research investigations. Bioinformatics is shaping many research disciplines from genetics and molecular biology through to drug discovery, computer science, and even entomology. Offered as needed.
BTEC 216Principles of Physics for Nanobiotechnology4
MATH 120 and BTEC 100 , or permission of instructor Description: This course covers selected topics from the primary fields of physics including: Newton’s mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and modern (atomic) physics with an emphasis on applications to nanobiotechnology. Algebraic equations are used throughout the course. Offered Spring semester, annually.
BTEC 100 or permission of instructor Description: This course addresses applications of nanobiotechnology for various fields such as medicine, drug-delivery, food and environment. The student explores how various nanostructures can be “functionalized” to perform targeted interactions. The need, application, limitations, and ethical positions for these topics are covered through a multimodal approach of lecture, lab, presentations, group discussions and interactive modules. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, annually.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: This course covers the planning, execution and implementation of experimental design, the first step toward independent research. The problem areas covered center primarily on abstract principles that are difficult to convey in the standard lecture format. Accordingly, this course is laboratory intensive with visual and hands-on experiments used to reinforce concepts. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered as needed.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: The fields of biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology are increasingly dependent on growing and experimenting with cells in culture. This course offers a concise, practical guide to the basic essentials of the techniques used in a modern cell culture laboratory. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: The field of biotechnology is evolving quickly with innovative technologies. The course covers the concept of biomarkers, its application in diagnostics and therapeutics. Topics such as pharmacogenomics, gene therapy, medical imaging, regenerative medicine, prosthetics, and point of care devices are at the interface of emerging medical technologies and applied biotechnology. This course serves to introduce the student to these emerging trends and technologies in the field of medical biotechnology. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: This course studies how specific small molecules can impact and affect body behavior and responses. Small molecules or drugs made by man or from nature can modulate special gates and enzymes. These concepts are the first step into the world of pharmacology. The understanding of this course depends heavily on knowing what is considered normal for the body. Consequently, human physiological systems are featured as an integral part of this course. Offered Fall semester, annually.
BTEC 311 or permission of instructor Description: New drug discovery is a long process with soaring costs as the level of scientific complexity increases through research. This course is structured to follow the discovery process and is reliant on outside specialists and speakers. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: This course develops the skills, competencies, and fundamentals of research procedures in biotechnology. The student is exposed to a variety of relevant biotechnology techniques in the laboratory at research or commercial centers. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Fall semester, annually.
BTEC 350 or permission of instructor Description: This laboratory-intensive course examines the various applications in the field of biotechnology at a molecular level, which aids the understanding of cellular mechanisms. The power, limitation, proper use and theoretical framework around biotechnology applications are explored. Biotechnology-related workforce growth, and the area corporations involved in this field, provide case study illustrations. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, annually.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the molecular biology and genetic basis of both age-related and injury-induced neurological diseases. Biotechnological research on the molecular mechanisms of neurological pathologies, focusing on unique as well as common mechanisms of age- and injury-related conditions, can lead to emerging diagnostic methods and result in more effective treatments, therapeutic assessments, and strategies for prevention. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
Minimum of 60 earned semester hours Description: This course reviews advances and applications in the field of food biotechnology. Class activities include primary article reviews, internet research, critiquing of research articles and presentations on topics from food biotechnology such as safety and quality issues with the food industry and applications of food technology in the food safety and quality protocols. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
Minimum of 60 earned semester hours Description: This course reviews newsworthy advances and application in the field of biotechnology. Class activities include primary article reviews, internet research, critiquing of research articles and presentations on topics from general biotechnology, such as the ethics of biotechnology. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
Minimum of 60 earned semester hours Description: This course reviews newsworthy advances and applications in the field of biotechnology. Class activities include primary article reviews, internet research, critiquing of research articles and presentations on topics from nanobiotechnology and its application. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
BTEC 170 or permission of instructor Description: This course explores the fundamental principles of food science including the nature of foods, causes of deterioration, and related advances in technology used in food processing, production, and preservation. The student becomes familiar with the types of micro-organisms that are utilized in the food industry, in addition to the control and prevention of food-borne illnesses through biotechnology and quality-control case studies. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
None Description: This course covers emerging topics in biotechnology. It is an in-depth study of a selected specialized area of biotechnology and the content varies by semester. Due to the nature of evolving topics, this course may not be eligible for repeat. Offered as needed.
BTEC 100 or permission of instructor Description: The course covers aspects such as: what is a biosensor, the types of biosensors, and how to develop a specific assay for a specific detection system. Also covered are the major techniques used in developing and functionalizing nanoparticles for specific biosensor assays. Applications of biosensor technology in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, bioremediation and quality control in the food industry are reviewed. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Fall semester, annually.
BTEC 200 Description: This course provides insight into the most recent developments of food-borne pathogens, toxins, and contaminants that may occur in a food production plant environment. The course is delivered in classroom and laboratory environments and includes a mixture of theory, demonstrations, and practical sessions on the fundamentals of food microbiology and food safety. Offered as needed.
BTEC 215 or permission of instructor Description: Conducting drug research in a directed and specific manner previously relied on how many small molecules could be tested per unit time. Over recent years, more and more drug design is coordinated with available literature and modern databases containing overwhelming amounts of information. To identify new potential drug molecules, automation has become essential to narrow the field before embarking on a biological screening process. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, as needed.
