BIOL 1414 - Introduction to Biotechnology

4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics, and laboratory safety practices. (2612015103) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0310 or placement by testing.
Course Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate appropriate laboratory safety practices and basic laboratory skills such as pipetting, measuring and calibrating techniques, preparing solutions, and analyzing biomolecules.
2 - Use computer technology to research a biotechnology topic, identify pertinent scientific articles, obtain articles of interest, and write a paper.
3 - Describe the basic principles of cell biology, classical and molecular genetics, genomics, and recombinant DNA technology.
4 - Successfully participate in projects requiring teamwork.
5 - Perform assays and experiments and analyze data produced from experimental results.
6 - Utilize critical thinking to troubleshoot experiments and equipment.
7 - Practice oral communication of technical data with both formal and informal presentations.
8 - Investigate and describe various applications, methodologies, issues, and cutting edge technologies related to biotechnology.
9 - Investigate and describe biotechnology career opportunities.