BTT 212 — Techniques in Biotechnology II
The course focuses on industrial scale practices in biotechnology with an emphasis on good manufacturing practices. At local biotechnology companies students explore biomanufacturing production suites, laboratories which support biomanufacturing, and drug discovery laboratories. Students develop specific skills in such areas as good documentation practices, sterile operations, quality control, environmental monitoring, fermentation, and process development. Students also acquire employment search skills to prepare them for careers in biotechnology.
Prerequisites: BIO 231, BIO 259, BIO 260