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1.00 Credits
The scope and basic understanding of the regulations and skills needed in the Regulatory Affairs Profession. Overview of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) history, structure and operations; the regulatory domestic process and global perspectives. Focus will be on drugs, devices and biologics including clinical study requirements. Advisory: BIOL 74 and BTEC 74 are interchangeable. Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. Two hours lecture-laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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Understanding, using and performing PCR in a research or industrial setting. Includes the molecular and physical basis of the technique, mechanisms and practical (research and analytical) applications, RT-PCR, product separation and detection, thermocyclers, primers, practical experience with reagents and instrumentation for PCR, following established protocols. Prerequisites: Laboratory experience (high school, college and/or professional); high school chemistry, biology, and algebra. Advisory: BIOL 78 and BTEC 68 are interchangeable. Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. Two hours lecture-laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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5.00 Credits
Basic principles of nutrition science. Biological function of nutrients. Nutritional needs throughout the life span. Relationship between nutrition and disease. Current scientific, social, and psychological issues and controversies in nutrition. Advisories: MATH 200; eligibility for ENGL 1A. Five hours lecture. GE Area: Lifelong Understanding
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Production of monoclonal antibodies by hybridoma technology. Course will include theoretical discussion of therapeutic and diagnostic uses of antibodies, sterile technique, hybridoma production, selection, and cell cloning. Students will gain practical experience of hybridoma technology by performing a cell fusion, screening and selecting positive hybridomas, and cloning cells to isolate monoclonal antibodies. A brief discussion of the ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) will be included. Prerequisites: Laboratory experience (high school, college and/or professional). Advisory: BIOL 80 and BTEC 70 are interchangeable. BTEC 69, BTEC 53A, animal cell culture experience. High school chemistry, biology, algebra. Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. Two hours lecture-laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
Understanding immunobiology in relation to biotechnology. Introduction to molecular pathways associated with the human immune system. Inflammation, apoptosis, hematopoiesis, cellular activation, cellular genetics, signal transduction, and molecular classification in relation to current research in immunology. Discussion of current research trends in biotechnology with respect to the biology of the immune system. Prerequisite: Laboratory experience. Advisory: BIOL 85 and BTEC 75 are interchangeable. High school biology, chemistry, and algebra recommended. Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. Two hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the analysis of gene expression data using DNA microarrays (GeneChip technology). Topics covered include: an overview of DNA microarrays, setting up microarray experiments, the essential algorithms, industry portals (The NetAffx Analysis Center) and hands on experience on the GeneSpring software. This course is organized in modules, each of which deals with a specific topic in gene expression analysis. Advisory: BTEC 51A and MATH 10 or their equivalents strongly recommended. BIOL 86 and BTEC 76 are interchangeable. Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours computer laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to environmental biology and a survey of the biological and ecological principles needed to understand environmental issues. Global, national and local perspectives on current issues such as resource use, pollution, biodiversity and impacts of human population growth. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Off-campus supervised experiential education of Biology students in laboratory or technology support environment. Opportunity for practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in Biology and related course work. Opportunity for additional hands-on training in all aspects of biologically laboratory related and/or technology support skills. Exposure to varied protocols, methodologies and practices in a professional research environment. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the FHDA Internship program. Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. 12 hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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6.00 Credits
Off-campus supervised experiential education of Biology students in laboratory or technology support environment. Opportunity for practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in Biology and related course work. Opportunity for additional hands-on training in all aspects of biologically laboratory related and/or technology support skills. Exposure to varied protocols, methodologies and practices in a professional research environment. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the FHDA Internship program. Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. Eighteen hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to environmental biology through laboratory and field experiments, examination of local examples illustrating ecological concepts, use of sampling techniques to assess environmental quality, and student research of environmental topics. One hour lecture-laboratory, two hours laboratory, one hour collaborative learning. In-class field trips. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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