Biotechnology
BIT 103- Computer Programs for Biotechnology
- Use standard office applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations as required by entry-level professionals in the biotech industry.
- Deliver effective presentations using content and techniques appropriate to the biotech industry.
- Demonstrate a basic familiarity and functionality with a variety software programs specific to the biotech industry, including applications used to track and document: work orders, deviations, sample logging, status updates, corrective actions preventative actions (CAPA's), pressure alarms, equipment tracking and environmental monitoring.
BIT 150- Methods of Biotechnology
- Apply proper aseptic technique to make media and grow and maintain normal and malignant cells in culture
- Examine different cell lines and apply the correlation between passage and population density levels of cells
- Determine cell viability by freezing and thawing cells
- Refine cooperative interpersonal work skills and practices
BIT 155- Quality Control and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Explain the history and process of adopting and applying CGMP regulations and FDA enforcement practices.
- Deliver effective presentations using content and techniques appropriate to the biotech industry.
- Demonstrate preparedness to work in a biotech quality control department assuring compliance with CGMP at a career-ready level.
BIT 200- Biotechnology Internship
- Perform 200 hours of laboratory tasks at an industry site according to the standards of GMP
- Develop and refine cooperative interpersonal work skills and practices in dealing with professionals, peers and supervisors
- Record all performed activities in a laboratory notebook consistent with good documentation practices
BIT 225- Special Topics in Biotechnology
- Draw conclusions based on the analysis of graphic and numeric data gathered from biotechnology experiments.
- Apply manufacturing processes in the biotech industry at a career-ready level.
- Apply quality systems practices in the biotech industry at a career-ready level.
- Deliver effective presentations using content and techniques appropriate to the biotech industry.
BIT 250- Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology
- Perform upstream and downstream processing techniques used in the biotech industry
- Distinguish among the various protein purification and assay techniques
- Refine cooperative interpersonal work skills and practices