2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES 151
BIOT-111B
BIOT-112
BIOT-113
BIOT-114
BIOT-115A
BIOT-115B
PCR Primer Design and Optimization
and Reverse Transcription
9.00 hrs lecture, 27.00 hrs lab
Units: 1.00
Prerequisite: BIOT-110A2
Accepted For Credit: CSU
Students will learn advance topics in PCR, including BLAST
searches and DNA alignment protocols for locating minimal
variable sequences to use in constructing PCR primers,
principles of primer design, and optimization techniques for
PCR reactions. Students will design primers, optimize salt and
temperature parameters for PCR, and perform RT-PCR. (GR)
Introduction to Bioinformatics
18.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 2.00
Advisory: ENGL-101A and MATH-151
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to computational biology and
focuses on the computer analysis of biological sequences and
structures. The course includes molecular biology databases,
database searching, statistical techniques, genome annotation
methods, phylogenetic analysis, protein structure prediction
and microarray technology. Repeatable = 2 times (GR)
GMP/GLP
18.00 hrs lecture
Units: 1.00
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course gives an introduction to the concept of GMP
(Good Manufacturing Practice) and GLP (Good Laboratory
Practice), and their applications in the biotechnological
manufacturing of therapeutic products. The course will discuss
what is GMP and GLP, the history of GMP/GLP, federal and
international regulation for GMP/GLP and how GMP/GLP are
being applied in a bio-manufacturing facility. A field trip to a
GMP manufacturing plant in the Bay Area is included. (GR)
Introduction to Plant Biology
45.00 hrs lecture, 27.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Cross-referenced Course: BIOL-114
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course provides a basic introduction to plant Biology and
careers related to plant biology. Topics include basic plant
structure, plant growth and development, genetics, plant
molecular biology, plant genetic engineering, plant culture
techniques and an introduction to California agriculture. (GR)
Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques
9.00 hrs lecture, 27.00 hrs lab
Units: 1.00
Prerequisite: BIOT-105 or BIOL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
Through a series of lectures and hands-on laboratory
procedures, this course introduces mammalian cell culture
methods, including sterile technique, media preparation, and
the establishment of primary and secondary cell lines. This
course also provides students with the skills and concepts
needed to work in today’s biotechnology industry. Successful
students will qualify to work as technicians in cell culture,
manufacturing, and quality control. Repeatable = 1 time (GR)
Bioreactor Cell Culture Techniques
9.00 hrs lecture, 27.00 hrs lab
Units: 1.00
Prerequisite: BIOT-115A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course introduces animal cell culture methods, including
use of a bioreactor. Through a series of lectures and hands-on
exercises, students will learn the techniques and concepts
needed to work in cell culture and biomanufacturing.
Repeatable = 1 time (GR)
BIOT-116
BIOT-117
BIOT-119
BIOT-120A
BIOT-120B
BIOT-120C
Biotech Summer Institute
54.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 4.00
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course provides hands-on experience in molecular
biology concepts and techniques. Students perform a variety
of molecular techniques including PCR-based DNA cloning,
restriction analysis, host cell transformation, DNA sequencing,
forensic DNA fingerprinting, and protein extraction and
purification. (GR)
Immunology
9.00 hrs lecture, 27.00 hrs lab
Units: 1.00
Prerequisite: BIOT-105 or BIOL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course covers the basics of immunology and the
immunological technology relevant to biotechnology. Topics
covered include cell culture and protein chemistry relating to
immunology, the lymphatic system, cellular immunity, cell
typing, humoral immunity and immunogloulins, making
antibodies, ELISA and EIA, affinity chromatography, clinical
immunology and autoimmune diseases. (GR)
Clean Room Operations
4.50 hrs lecture, 13.50 hrs lab
Units: 0.50
Prerequisite: BIOT-105 or BIOL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course provides background and training for clean room
operations in biotechnology. This course discusses clean room
classifications, regulations, and procedures. Laboratory
exercises simulate working conditions in clean room
operations. (GR)
Introduction to SEM Technology
9.00 hrs lecture
Units: 0.50
Advisory: BIOL-130
Accepted For Credit: CSU
Students will learn theory and applications of Scanning
Electron Microscopy in biological and non-biological
disciplines including historical development of electron
microscopes and current high technology applications of
Scanning Electron Microscopes. (GR)
SEM – Biological Applications and Techniques
4.50 hrs lecture, 13.50 hrs lab
Units: 0.50
Prerequisite: BIOT-120A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
Students will learn theory, operation, and applications of
Scanning Electron Microscopy in biological sciences including
techniques for biological specimen preparation. Repeatable =
2 times (GR)
SEM – Applications in Physical Science
and Engineering
4.50 hrs lecture, 13.50 hrs lab
Units: 0.50
Prerequisite: BIOT-120A
Accepted For Credit: CSU
Students will learn theory, operation, and applications of
Scanning Electron Microscopy in physical sciences. The course
will demonstrate the use of microscopic imaging and
compositional detectors for problem solving in material
sciences, forensics and environmental sciences. Repeatable =
2 times (GR)
2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG