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. 4 credit hours.Prerequisite: BTN 201.
Covers theory of DNA structure and function. Emphasizes laboratory skills in a variety of DNA manipulations. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: One semester of college biology with lab or college chemistry with lab or consent of instructor.
Covers the use of cell culutre in modern biotechnological applications with emphasis on laboratory skills in a variety of cell culture techniques. 4 credit hours.Prerequisite: BTN 110 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
Covers immunological theory and applications with focus on techniques such as isolation, purification, and labeling of antibody molecules. 4 credit hours.Prerequisite: BTN 110 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
We offer three credentials: Basic Biotechnician Certificate, Advanced Biotechnician Certificate, and an AAS in Biotechnology. View detailed program plans.