Biotechnology has been identified as a high growth industry by the U.S. The Lexington region, which serves as a governmental, medical and educational hub in the state has particular workforce needs in which biotechnology careers play a key role.
Are you interested in learning how to clone microorganisms and harvest their proteins? Check out BT 202: Biotechnology techniques II.
Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture products intended to improve the quality of human life. Biotechnology can involve medical processes such as getting organisms to produce new drugs, or using stem cells to regenerate damaged human tissues and perhaps re-grow entire organs.
Biotechnology in the industrial setting includes the production of new chemicals or the development of new fuels for vehicles. In agriculture, biotech can involve such processes as the development of pest-resistant grains or the accelerated evolution of diseaseresistant animals.
Learn how to measure volume and weight, prepare solutions and keep a true laboratory notebook in BT 201: Biotechnology Techniques I.
Biotechnology courses are new to BCTC. These courses emphasize skills necessary for entry-level employment in bioscience laboratories. The courses focus on techniques basic to the commercial development of products from biological systems . Students acquire proficiency in laboratory skills, effective communications and employment skills. Individuals who like the challenge of laboratory work are encouraged to enroll.
Students that complete BT (Biotechnology) courses may seek entry-level employment in public or private laboratories for positions frequently titled laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, laboratory tester or laboratory worker. These laboratories are found in universities, pharmaceutical companies, food processing industries, companies performing research and development, and companies involved in plant and animal breeding.
Introduces current and future applications of biotechnology. Covers biotechnology career opportunitiess and bioethics. 1 credit hour
Introduces theory and techniques for media and solution preparations, use of analytical equipment, and laboratory safety. Included various nucleic acid techniques, gene expression and purification, and bioinformatics. 4 credit hours
Covers various protein techniques, extraction and purification, and assays. Prerequisite: BT 201. 4 credit hours
Covers theory of DNA structure and function. Emphasizes laboratory skills in a variety of DNA manipulations. Prerequisite: One semester of college biology with lab or college chemistry with lab or consent of instructor. 4 credit hours
Covers the use of cell culutre in modern biotechnological applications with emphasis on laboratory skills in a variety of cell culture techniques. Prerequisite: BTN 110 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. 4 credit hours
Covers immunological theory and applications with focus on techniques such as isolation, purification, and labeling of antibody molecules. Prerequisite: BTN 110 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. 4 credit hours
We offer three credentials: Basic Biotechnician Certificate, Advanced Biotechnician Certificate, and and AAS in Biotechnology. Click here for detailed program plans.
If you would like to develop or enhance your laboratory skills and want additional information contact:
(859)246-6451deborah.davis@kctcs.edu
(859)246-6449tammy.liles@kctcs.edu
(859)246-6767keith.allen@kctcs.edu