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immunology. Structure and function of the various components of the immune
system will be covered. Topics covered include: humoral and cell-mediated
immunity; immunological techniques (such as ELISA, RIA, IFA, and monoclonal
antibody production) and the genetic basis of the immune response. The course is
required for an associate degree in Biotechnology. 3 hours lecture/3 hours
laboratory
Prerequisite: Certificate in Biotechnology or permission of the course instructor
General Education Elective: Science
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $100.
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on procedures used for cloning, isolation and characterization of a particular gene or
DNA sequence in biotechnology industries. Emphasis will be placed on techniques
of DNA synthesis, DNA extraction, DNA amplification (PCR), DNA sequencing, and
DNA analysis through cloning, non-isotope detection systems, Southern and
Northern transfers, and forensic applications of DNA fingerprinting. 3 hours lecture/3
hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Certificate in Biotechnology or permission of course instructor.
General Education Elective: Science
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $100
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for an internship in a biotechnology company and future employment in the industry.
A "hands-on" laboratory course, it focuses on widely used biotechnological
procedures in the areas of DNA analysis, protein analysis, tissue culture, monoclonal
antibodies, and diagnostic procedures. 2 hours lecture/5 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101, BIO 131, CHE 121, and TMA 090
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $100; Open to Biotechnology Technician students only.
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department in the development and manufacture of quality biotechnology products.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic principles upon which these
regulations are based. Topics include the goals and obligations of the U. S. Food and
Drug Administration, a review of CGMP subparts as key ingredients in the production
of quality products, and the responsibilities of a quality assurance department in
product quality.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101, BIO 131, and CHE 121; and completion of TMA
090 or TMA 100.
Note: Open to Biotechnology Technician students or by permission of instructor.
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biotechnology industry. Topics may include Aseptic fill, validation, and protein
purification. Focus will be on knowledge of sterilization and Aseptic technique,
protein peptide formulation, lyophilization process and storage stability. Validation
issues will deal with practical application of validation principles for the
biotechnology industry, drug approval process, validation monitoring and regulations.
In protein purification, the students will have an overview of techniques used in
purification; different procedures in chromatography; affinity ion exchange,
absorption, high resolution liquid chromatography (HPLC), etc.
Prerequisites: Completion of BIO 240, BIT 150 and BIT 155.
Note: Open to Biotechnology Technician students only.
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state-of-the-art methods, currently used by the biotechnology industry. A
fundamental knowledge will be given for the proper understanding of these methods.
Topics include: hybridoma, selection isolation, cloning, dilution, chromatography,
protein extraction and characterization of mammalian cells: ELISA, HPLC, use of
fermentor and Bioreactor. 2 lecture hours/5 laboratory hours
Prerequisites: Certificate in Biotechnology or permission of course instructor
Note: Technology/Lab fee- $100; open to Biotechnology Technician students only.
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This knowledge is then applied in the study of banking, payrolls, insurance, and
related business activities.
Prerequisite: Eligible for MAT 080/Math Module 9.