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BIOL 509 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY (4)Three hours lecture and three hourslaboratory per weekPrerequisites: BIOL 504 or Consent ofinstructorExamines the scientific and technicaladvances which underlie the productionof genetically modified crops. Topicsinclude: plant genome organization andgene expression, plant tissue cultureand genetic transformation, geneticmanipulation to confer resistance toherbicides, pests and disease andstrategies for engineering stress toleranceand the improvement of crop yield andquality.BIOL 510 TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUESAND STEM CELLTECHNOLOGY (3)One hour lecture per weekSix hours laboratory per weekPrerequisite: BIOL 504Examines theory and concepts of animaland plant cell and tissue culturing.Focuses on stem cell technologyincluding types of stem cells, ethics ofstem cells, pluripotency, culture methods,characterization, monitoring tools such asimaging and differentiation strategies.BIOL 511 ADVANCED STEM CELLTECHNOLOGY (3)One hour lecture per week andSix hours laboratory per weekPrerequisites: BIOL 427 and BIOL 510A laboratory intensive course focused onthe technical aspects of human embryonicstem cell technology. Develops specifictechnical skills to successfully culture,characterize and maintain pluripotenthuman embryonic stem cell lines.BIOL 512 ADVANCED TOPICS INREGENERATIVE MEDICINE (1)One hour seminar per weekPrerequisite: BIOL 511A seminar series involving presentationsand discussions of current knowledgeof embryonic and adult stem cells andfactors that regulate their growth anddevelopment. Emphasizes how advancesin cell and molecular biology and tissueengineering can be applied to the useof stem cells in regenerative medicine.Discusses social and ethical impacts ofstem cell technology.BIOL 513 CELL CULTURE FACILITYMANAGEMENT (3)Three hours lecture per weekPrerequisite: BIOL 510Processes and procedures of managinga cell culture facility. Topics includebiosafety standards, record keeping,database organization, personnelmanagement, inventory administration,storage of laboratory reagents andsupplies, cell line banking andmaintenance, equipment selection andmaintenance, and essential conceptsfor troubleshooting common cell cultureproblems.BIOL 516 CLINICAL TRIALS ANDQUALITY ASSURANCE (3)Three hours lecture per weekPrerequisite: BIOL 503An introduction to the foundationalknowledge and skills necessary tosuccessfully conduct clinical trials fornew drugs, biologics, and medicaldevices, including in vitro diagnostics.Topics include a broad overview of theproduct development process in thepharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, andmedical device industries, the regulatoryand operational requirements for clinicalstudy setup and management, monitoring,data management, and closure of clinicaltrials, the principles of Good ClinicalPractice (GCP), and the applications ofquality control and quality assurance. Theintegration of quality assurance throughoutthe medical product development processwill be discussed.BIOL 600 TEAM PROJECT (4)Four hours activity per weekPrerequisite: Program approvalIn this course, students will workindividually and in teams to analyze,research, discuss and report on subjectsrelevant to the biotechnology industry.BIOL 601 SEMINAR IN BIOTECHNOLOGYAND BIOINFORMATICS (1)One hour seminar per weekDiscussion of up-to-date researchand development findings with guestspeakers, visiting scientists and industryprofessionals.BIOL 602 STEM CELL TECHNOLOGYINTERNSHIP (1.5)Eighteen laboratory hours per weekPrerequisite: BIOL 511A required two-semester project wherestudents conduct original research in anactive stem cell research laboratory atvarious off campus institutions. Culminatesin a final written report and oralpresentation. Repeatable for a total of 6units for the year-long project.Graded Credit/No CreditBIOL 603 BIOTECHNOLOGYINTERNSHIP (3)Three hours seminar per weekPrerequisite: Consent of instructor requiredfor EnrollmentA one-semester project where studentsconduct original research in an activeresearch laboratory at various off campusinstitutions. Culminates in a final writtenreport and an oral presentation at theProgram Colloquium.Graded Credit/No CreditBIOL 604 BIOTECHNOLOGY ACROSSNATIONAL BOUNDRIES (2)Two hours lecture per weekPrerequisite: Consent of instructor requiredfor enrollmentAddresses international efforts inbiotechnological innovation, education,global commercialization and impact ofbiotechnology. Explores collaborationsamong science, education, industry andgovernment in the age of globalization,ethical standards, international law andregulation in biotechnology and inter- andcross-cultural issues in business operations.An optional element of this course is afield trip to international businesses andeducation systems.BIOL 604 BIOTECHNOLOGY ACROSSNATIONAL BOUNDARIES (2)Two hours lecture per weekAddresses international efforts inbiotechnological innovation, education,global commercialization and impact ofbiotechnology. Explores collaborationsamong science, education, industry andgovernment in the age of globalization,ethical standards, international law andregulation in biotechnology and inter- andcross-cultural issues in business operations.BIOL 605 BIOTECHNOLOGY ACROSSNATIONAL BOUNDARIESFIELD TRIP (1)Variable hours for field tripPrerequisite: Consent of instructor requiredfor enrollmentA field trip examining international effortsin biotechnological innovation, education,global commercialization and the impactof biotechnology through on site visits toappropriate locations.Course Descriptions2011 – 2012www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog225