Course Descriptions

 

BITC  1340  Quality Assurance for the Biosciences
Quality assurance principles and applications. Includes quality control and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations to the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and biomedical device industries. Additionally, BITC 1340 Quality Assurance for the Biosciences is a course designed to introduce the student to quality principles as they apply to the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and the biomedical device industries. Theories and application of quality assurance and quality control will be presented and several different quality systems will be discussed such as cGMP, ISO9000, Six Sigma and Lean. This class will be focused on quality in the bioscience workplace and therefore will include many applied assignments, which include internet research in current regulations and discussion board participation.  Prerequisite/Concurrent enrollment: BIOL 1415 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BITC  1350  Special Studies and Bioethical Issues of Biotechnology
Current events, skills, attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to biotechnology and relevant to the professional development of the student. Includes exploration of ethical and legal behaviors in the context of the biotechnology industry. Prerequisites: BIOL 1414 and BIOL 1415 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BITC  2350  Bioinformatics
Current topics in bioinformatics, proteomics, and computational biology. Includes methods for high-throughput data collection, storing, and accessing biological data. Covers programs and algorithms used to analyze data. Prerequisite: BITC 2411 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

BITC  2411  Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation
Theory, applications, and safe operation of various biotechnology-related analytical instruments. Addresses separation and identification techniques including electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. Lab required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1414 and BIOL 1415 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

BITC  2431  Cell Culture Techniques
Theory and applications of cell culture techniques. Laboratory emphasis on the principles and practices of applications such as initiation, cultivation, maintenance, and preservation of cell lines. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1414 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

BITC  2441  Molecular Biology Techniques
In-depth coverage of the theory and laboratory techniques in molecular biology with an emphasis on gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA, and nucleic acids. Lab required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1414 and BIOL 1415 or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

BITC  2486  Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. Prerequisite: Completed 9 hours of biotechnology courses and consent of Associate Dean/Director. Major Requirement: Biotechnology. 4 credit hours. (W)