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  • BIO 222: General College Ecology

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    4 Credit hours 60 Contact hours Studies the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Covers composition and function of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, population biology, pollution, and the effects of man on ecosystems. Includes laboratory and field experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 (grade C or higher) or equivalent, or permission of Department Chair.
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  • BIO 224: Genetics

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    4 Credit hours 60 Contact hours Studies the fundamental laws of heredity and their application to living organisms. Covers the basics of genetics. Focuses on the laws of Mendel, linkage, mutation concept, molecular genetics, and Hardy- Weinberg law. Includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 (grade C or higher) or equivalent or permission of the Department Chair.
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  • BIO 228: Field Biology

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    4 Credit hours 60 Contact hours Involves in-depth field study of natural environments within and outside of the United States. The course varies from seven to twenty-one days in length. Focus is on the identification of organisms as well as an examination of ecological concepts and principles. Requires hands-on laboratory and field experience (includes extensive hiking). Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 (grade C or higher) or equivalent, or permission of the Department Chair.
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  • BIO 265: Techniques in Cell Culture and Protein Production

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    4 Credit hours 90 Contact hours Teaches students the methods commonly used in biotech manufacturing facilities. Includes eukaryotic cell culture, prokaryotic fermentation, and protein production and purification. Requires hands-on laboratory experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 (grade C or higher) or equivalent, or permission of Department Chair.
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  • BIO 268: Cell Biology and Immunology

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    4 Credit hours 90 Contact hours Provides an introduction to research in cell biology. Student performs hands-on laboratory techniques to include cell isolation and culture, subcelluar fractionation, protein isolation, protein and enzyme assays, electrophoresis and various monoclonalantibody techniques. Part of the Biotechnology Program Professional/Vocational Core. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 AND CHE 111 (grade C or higher).
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  • BIO 269: Nucleic Acid Techniques and Molecular Cloning

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    4 Credit hours 90 Contact hours Introduces Recombinant DNA technology as it is used in Biomedical Research. Covers basic information on the structure and function of DNA as a genetic material before students are guided through a research project involving the isolation and sequence analysis of a gene. Students perform hands-on laboratory techniques on non-infectious material to include PCR, gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, and automated DNA sequencing. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 AND CHE 111 (grade C or higher).
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  • BIO 270: Bio Techniques.9-12 Teachers

    0.00 - 12.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    0-12 Credit hours TBA Contact hours Designed to introduce high school teachers to Recombinant DNA Technology as it is used in biomedical research. Basic information on the structure and function of DNA as the genetic material is briefly covered before the students are guided through a series of laboratory exercises designed to give hands on experience with some of the more important techniques used in current molecular biology. This laboratory experience will prepare them to teach the same techniques to students in their high school class room Techniques used include: DNA isolation, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, and bacterial transformation
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  • BIO 275: Special Topics

    0.50 - 6.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    0.5-6 Credit hours 15-90 Contact hours Covers a specific topic within Biology as determined by the instructor. Reflects the special expertise of the faculty and/or special needs of the students. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 (grade C or higher) or equivalent, or permission of Department Chair.
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  • BIO 280: Biotechnology Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    3 Credit hours 135 Contact hours Incorporates a required component of the biotechnology certificate and serves as a capstone experience. Students gain real-time experience by working in a company laboratory. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 268 and BIO 269 (grade C or higher).
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  • BIO 285: Independent Study

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Community College of Aurora

    1-6 Credit hours 15-90 Contact hours Allows students to pursue a specific project within Biology. The student and instructor will determine the topic outline of work and method of evaluation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 (grade C or higher) or equivalent, or permission of Department Chair. Biotechnology is a life sciences field that supports six distinct areas: molecular and cellular biology, pharmaceuticals, bio-agriculture, bioremediation, and manufacturing and material design. For students or for professionals already working in the field of biotechnology, the hands on and real-time laboratory experience will deliver the specialized training needed to excel in the industry.
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