BTC 105 - Techniques of Instrumentation for Biotechnology

(4 credits)

45 lecture hours; 45 field/lab hours
Prerequisites: BIO 102 and CHE 101
Corequisites: BTC 105L
Lab fee
Students are introduced to instruments commonly used in biotechnology. Theoretical as well as practical experiences are included in the following areas: chromatography (PC, TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, fluorescence, microscopy, tissue culture, PCR, and other specialized instruments. The students are also oriented to techniques that include maintenance, calibrations, and equipment logs.