BIO E 225 - Introduction to Biotechnology

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Housatonic

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Description:

4 C.H. Previously: BI 200 Code C, S Prerequisite: BIO* E105 or BIO* E121, or permission of the instructor. An introduction to the molecular approaches used to investigate organismal relationships. This course is designed to introduce biotechnology, focusing on lab safety, documentation, molecular and cellular biology, recombinant DNA techniques, and gel electrophoresis. The course also introduces additional topics in human genetics, DNA forensics, AIDS, and patent law. Students will learn the basic biology behind biotechnology, be exposed to laboratory techniques used in biotechnology labs and learn about careers in the biotechnology industry. This course serves as the prerequisite for all biotechnology curricula. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 332-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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