BIOL 1310 — - Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory Skills
This course provides an opportunity for students to learn laboratory skills that are fundamental to successful, efficient and safe practices in a biotechnology research, quality control or production laboratory setting. Students are introduced to methods of measurement, data collection and analysis, solution and media preparation, safe laboratory practices and the practical application of mathematics to these processes. In addition, students are introduced to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and related topics that emphasize the significance of maintaining quality in a biological research or production setting. Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 3 hours Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1030 or CHMT 8000 or CHMT 1120 or CHMT 1121 (may be taken concurrently)) and (MATH 0600 or MATH 0101 or Math Placement) and (ENGL 0890 or ENGL 0950 or ENGL 1002 or Reading Course Placement) or (Bachelor Degree or higher)