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Biochemistry and Biotechnology
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| Title |
Biotechniques: Research and Communication I |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 385 CHEM 415 CHEM 380 CHEM 410 BIOL 385L |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
This course consists of both laboratory research and significant training on scientific communication. Students will work in teams to identify a faculty research mentor, prepare and present formal research proposals, design research experiments and begin a research project that will last the year. Students must have senior standing in the biotechnology emphasis, which requires the completion of each of the biotechnology core courses with a grade of C or above. |
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| Title |
Biotechniques: Research and Communication II |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 385 CHEM 380 CHEM 410 CHEM 415 BIOL 385L |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This course consists of both laboratory research and significant training on scientific communication and is the second in a sequence for seniors in the biochemistry and biotechnology major. Students will continue to work on their research projects that were initiated in Biotechniques: Research and Communication I. Students will make oral presentations critically evaluating scientific literature, and finally prepare a poster to present the data from their research project. |
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| Title |
Biotechniques: Proteomics and Advanced Protein Expression |
| Prerequisite |
CHEM 410 CHEM 405 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Introduction to proteomics and recombinant protein expression. Students will study advanced techniques involved in proteomics. Students will also study and work with expression of recombinant fusion proteins in bacteria or mammalian cultured cells. Includes advanced chromatography and use of automated chromatography systems including FPLC and HPLC. |
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| Title |
Biotechniques: Plant and Mammalian Tissue Culture |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 111 CHEM 360 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Introduction to plant and animal cell tissue culture techniques. Students will learn the basic theory of plant and cell tissue culture. Students will also work with both plant and mammalian cell cultures, transfect cell cultures and learn techniques involved in maintaining and manipulating cell cultures. |
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| Title |
Biotechniques: Advanced DNA & RNA Methodology |
| Prerequisite |
CHEM 405 BIOL 385 BIOL 385L |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Theory and practice in advanced DNA and RNA techniques with emphasis on isolation of RNA from cells and tissues and its subsequent use in diagnostic and analytical applications. |
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| Title |
Biotechniques: Biofuels |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 111 CHEM 410 CHEM 415 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
An introduction to the biological concept of the growing field of Biofuels. In this section block students will learn the complex carbohydrates which make up the dynamic structure of the plant primary cell wall. They will also learn how to extract these carbohydrate moieties, conduct analytical and structural analyses, and also determine the potential energy incumbent within such carbohydrates. |
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| Title |
Topics in Biochemistry & Biotechnology |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 111 CHEM 400 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This course will cover a variety of topics or laboratory techniques that may include advanced recombinant DNA and RNA, a short course on cell culturing, surgical techniques, advanced microscopy or other Biochemistry & Biotechniques related subjects. This course will be a combination of two or more topics depending on demand. |
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| Title |
Senior Research Thesis |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Research studies in all areas of biochemistry and biotechnology. A comprehensive research report is required. BCBT 497 should be taken only once. |
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