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BIO 213 Human Anatomy and
Physiology II Laboratory 1 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences
that apply to the topics and concepts covered
in Human Anatomy & Physiology II lecture.
The laboratory experiences Involve structural
and functional concepts of mammalian
systems.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIO 212
0/3/0 SP Course fee charged
BIO 221 General Microbiology 3 cr.
This course is a study of the classification,
structure, and fundamental aspects of
microorganisms, including prokaryotes,
protozoa, fungi, viruses, prions, and parasites.
It includes discussions of the concepts of
immunology and epidemiology.
Prerequisite: BIO 103, BIO 104
3/0/0
BIO 222 Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
This course includes laboratory exercises that
deal with aseptic procedures, microbiological
techniques, isolation and identification of representative
groups in the protista and the
monera.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIO 221
0/3/0 Course fee charged
BIO 230 Ecology 3 cr.
This course studies the relationships between
organisms and their environments. It includes
population dynamics, nutrient cycling,
community and ecosystem structure,
evolution, natural selection, and current environmental
issues.
Prerequisite: BIO 107, BIO 108
Co-requisite: BIO 231
3/0/0
BIO 231 Ecology Laboratory 1 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences
that apply to the topics and concepts covered
in the Ecology lecture.
Prerequisite: BIO 107, BIO 108
Co-requisite: BIO 230
0/3/0 Course fee charged
BIO 291 Special Projects in Biology I 1 cr.
BIO 292 Special Projects in Biology II 2 cr.
BIO 293 Special Projects in Biology III 3 cr.
In these courses, students are provided with
directed study and research in selected topics
in biological sciences, including literature
research and laboratory experience.
Lab hours depend on project
(usually 2 hours per week per credit)
Prerequisite: Project approval by instructor
Course fee charged
Biotechnology
BIT 103 Introduction to Biotechnology 3 cr.
This course introduces the field of
biotechnology. It discusses the history of
biopharmaceutical industry, the drug
discovery process, and bio-pharmaceutical
drugs currently on the market. It also covers
biotechnology applications such as gene
therapy, reproductive cloning, genetic
fingerprinting, recombinant DNA technology,
and protein expression systems.
Prerequisite: High school biology or BIO 120
or equivalent
3/0/0
BIT 105 Introduction to
Nanobiotechnology 3 cr.
This course introduces nanoscience applications
in biotechnology. It covers the history,
theory, applications, and future of the field. It
discusses equipment such as atomic force
microscopes, and concepts related to self
assembly, biosensors and drug delivery
systems.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry
and biology or CHE 107 and BIO 120
3/0/0
BIT 150 Basic Laboratory Techniques
in Biotechnology 2 cr.
This course provides theoretical and practical
knowledge of a working biotechnology
laboratory. It covers how to operate standard
equipment, prepare solutions, write protocols
and present data. It introduces technical math,
graphing and Good Manufacturing Practices.
It provides hands-on experience with electrophoresis,
PCR, and laboratory notebook
maintenance.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIT 103
1/2/0 FA/SP Course fee charged
BIT 210 Molecular Genetics 3 cr.
This course describes recombinant DNA
techniques, as well as molecular biology of
genes. It discusses molecular cloning, plasmid
design, transfection and protein expression
systems. It provides laboratory experience
with plasmid isolation, transformation,
electrophoresis, and PCR.
Prerequisite: BIO 103, BIO 104, BIT 150
2/2/0 Course fee charged
BIT 214 Cell Culture and
Microbial Fermentation 3 cr.
This course describes cell physiology and
prepares students for work with recombinant
protein expression systems. It specifically
addresses bioreactor design, large-scale
manufacturing and fermentation conditions.
It includes laboratory exercises on aseptic
cell culture techniques, cryopreservation,
cell quantification and viability assays.
Prerequisite: BIO 103, BIO 104, BIT 150
2/2/0 Course fee charged
BIT 220 Protein Recovery
and Purification 3 cr.
This course provides an understanding
of protein biochemistry. It introduces
purification methods and protein characterization.
It provides laboratory experiences in
electrophoresis, Western blots, microarrays
and chromatography.
Prerequisite: BIT 150, CHE 115, CHE 116
2/2/0 Course fee charged
BIT 223 Bioinformatics 3 cr.
This course describes computer applications
in the biotechnology field. It covers
computational biology, data mining, genomic
databases and biological sequence analysis.
Prerequisite: BIT 103
3/0/0
BIT 230 Biotechnology Seminar I 1 cr.
This course introduces students to issues
surrounding biotechnology such as good
manufacturing practices, design of clinical
trials, pharmaceutical patent law, and the FDA
approval process. It also discusses bioethics
and the Human Genome Project. It includes
guest speakers from the pharmaceutical and
biotechnology industries.
Prerequisite: BIT 103
1/0/0
BIT 291 Special Projects in Biotechnology I 1 cr.
BIT 292 Special Projects in Biotechnology II 2 cr.
BIT 293 Special Projects in Biotechnology III 3 cr.
In these courses, students develop an
independent project which incorporates many
of the biotechnology techniques learned in
the program. Students collaborate with an
advisor to design an experiment, collect and
analyze data, and write a scientific report.
Lab hours depend on project (usually 2 hours
per week per credit)
Prerequisite: Project approval by instructor
Course fee charged
Business Administration
BUA 101 Business Functions
in a Global Society 3 cr.
This course covers the business functions of
any organization: marketing, operations,
production, accounting, finance, distribution,
investments, human resource management,
banking, and information handling in our
current global society.
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
BUA 102 Principles of Management 3 cr.
This course focuses on the fundamental
concepts in the management process of
planning, organizing, leading and control
which specifically relate to the ever-changing
world in which managers work. It emphasizes
decision-making and the leadership roles of
the manager.
Prerequisite: None (BUA 101 recommended)
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
To access outlines for these course descriptions, please visit http://www.bcc.edu/pages/476.asp
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