BIO 102 - Introduction to Biotechnology **

3 (2 Lecture, 1 Lab) Credit(s)

Explores careers in biotechnology and biomanufacturing while developing the basic laboratory skills necessary to enter the field. Topics and techniques include safety and hazard assessment, laboratory math, quality control, standard operating procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), documentation, and collection of data. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized microcredentials through the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI) during this course and will learn to build a resume for future employment in the field. Potential BCSI microcredentials earned: Safety-Hazard Assessment, Documentation and SOP, and Numeracy.

Co-reqs: CHM 115
Course Type: Combo (Lecture/Lab)
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will recognize potential jobs and careers in the field of biotechnology and biomanufacturing and prepare a resume for future employment in this field.

CLO 2) Students will assess safety and hazards in a laboratory environment.

CLO 3) Students will explain current Good Manufacturing Practices and appropriate quality control processes.

CLO 4) Students will demonstrate proper Standard Operating Procedures, data collection, and documentation practices.

CLO 5) Students will correctly perform common laboratory mathematics.