Biotechnology Technician

This course focuses on techniques and current applications of Molecular Biology. Topics include molecular cloning and genome editing, diverse applications of PCR systems, methods for sequencing and analyzing nucleic acids, advances in studying gene activity and protein expression, bioinformatics and multi-omics, and current trends in the molecular biology field. Laboratory exercises will provide further development of relevant molecular biology bench techniques.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course introduces the history, scope, relevance and practical aspects of the field of microbiology. Topics include microbial structure, nutrition, growth and metabolism. Students will develop techniques in culturing, enumeration, characterization, and identification procedures that aid in distinguishing between major microbial groups.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $2.50

This course examines the principles of general laboratory safety including the handling of chemicals and biological materials. Discussions include proper record keeping, WHMIS regulations, the importance of following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and proper handling of hazardous materials. Students will learn proper record keeping strategies and review basic data entry and analyses including creating graphs and using functions and formulas effectively. Professional electronic communication will be emphasized.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course introduces students to fundamental concepts in Chemistry by emphasizing terminology, atomic structure, classification of matter, bonding, chemical reactions, calculations using chemical equations, nomenclature, intermolecular forces, properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions. These topics will be applied in laboratory scenarios relevant to students entering the Biotechnology and Life Sciences field.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course describes important mathematical concepts with a focus on the application of these concepts to the field of Life Sciences. Topics include: algebraic equations, linear and quadratic equations, graphical representation of a variety of functions, and the study of logarithmic and exponential functions.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.