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)