Designed to give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special studies not offered in other courses.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs or 10 completions.
A laboratory course in recombinant DNA technology designed as a semester-long experiment: isolate, purify, modify, amplify and sequence DNA.
Prereq: 2100T (210T or LabBiosc 210T). Not open to students with credit for 281T or LabBiosc 281T.
Techniques, procedures, methods of sample collection, preparation, analysis, and theory of application and operation for various analytical instruments.
Prereq: 2000T (270T or LabBiosc 270T). Not open to students with credit for 271T or LabBiosc 271T.
An introductory course in biochemistry, which covers the structure, function and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins and enzymes.
Prereq: Chem 1110 (102) or GenChem 132T. Not open to students with credit for 210T or LabBiosc 210T. This course is available for EM credit.
The study of the three main branches of modern genetics: classical, molecular and evolutionary/population genetics.
Prereq or concur: 2100T (210T or LabBiosc 210T). Not open to students with credit for 280T or LabBiosc 280T. This course is available for EM credit.
An introduction to the field of biotechnology, including history and basic laboratory applications (safety, data collection, and measurements).
Prereq or concur: Math 1148 (GenMath 140T) and Chem 1110 (GenChem 131T). Not open to students with credit for 270T or LabBiosc 270T.
Experience of employment in Biotechnology to provide varied occupational experiences supervised by an employer and coordinated by faculty. A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
Prereq: GPA 2.00 or above, and permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 290T or LabBiosc 290T.
Practical experience in supervised biotechnology laboratories with emphasis on developing and improving competencies related to classroom and career activities. A grade of C or better required to meet graduation requirements.
Prereq: Not open to students with 2 credits of 289T or Labbiosc 289T. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr hrs.
An introductory course in the history, theory, and techniques of maintaining live animal cells in long-term culture.
Prereq: 2100T (210T or LabBiosc 210T). Not open to students with credit for 220T or LabBiosc 220T.
Examines principles of chromatographic separation: gas, liquid and thin layer with applications in food, biological, agricultural and health fields.
Prereq: 2000T (270T or Labbiosc 270T). Not open to students with credit for 272T or LabBioSc 272T.