Biotechnology (BT)
BT-101 Introduction to Forensic Sciences
LASC Categories: NSP, HBS, LAB
Survey of forensic case studies and the laboratory techniques used to solve crimes including microscopy, chromatography, ballistics and DNA analysis.
Every year. 4 Credits
BT-240 Research Experience for Undergraduates
Lab and/or field based research on a specific research topic under the supervision of a faculty member.
1-6 Credits
BT-375 Tissue Culture
LASC Categories: NLL
Prerequisites: BI-204 and CH-210 with a grade of C- or above.
A review of the methods of animal and plant tissue culture. Media preparation, aseptic techniques and cell culture technology. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Spring only and every year. 4 Credits
BT-376 Biotechnology
LASC Categories: NLL
Prerequisites: CH-120, CH-121, BI-141 and BI-204 with a grade of C- or above.
Principles, applications of recombinant DNA (molecular/microbial aspects). The Biotechnology industry including bioreactor manufacturing standards and government rules. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Fall and Spring and every year. 4 Credits
BT-377 Fermentation Technology
LASC Categories: NLL
Prerequisites: BI-141 and BI-204 with a grade of C- or above.
Explores the application of biological and engineering principles involved in manufacturing pharmaceutical products.
Every 2-3 years. 4 Credits
BT-378 Bioinformatics
LASC Categories: NLL
Prerequisites: BI-141 and BI-203 with a grade of C- or above.
Provides an overview of Bioinformatics including database structure, genomics, computational biology and proteomics. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
4 Credits
BT-408 Directed Study: Biotechnology
Directed study offers students, who because of unusual circumstances may be unable to register for a course when offered, the opportunity to complete an existing course with an established syllabus under the direction and with agreement from a faculty member.
3 Credits
BT-410 Biotechnology Seminar
LASC Categories: CAP
Up-to-date developments in Biotechnology; reparation and presentation of technical literature. Students will study new techniques and procedures used by the industry.
1-4 Credits
BT-440 Advanced Research Experience
Advanced lab and/or field based research on a specific research topic under the supervision of a faculty member.
1-6 Credits
BT-450 Internship in Biotechnology
Qualified upper-level biotechnology majors can learn experimental techniques by working in a company laboratory or a professional manufacturing environment.
Fall and Spring and every year. 3-6 Credits