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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course provides the student with skills in calculation and application of scientific notation, significant figures, the metric system, use of conversion factors, percents, fractions, basic algebra and word problems, and creating and interpreting graphs. Student will also gain practice in performing common laboratory calculations. Lecture 4 Hours. No Laboratory.
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1.00 Credits
This course familiarizes the student with common laboratory glassware and utensils, balances, reading volume, utilization of pipettes and micropipettes, utilization of various heat sources and stirring devices, safe operation of the centrifuge and autoclave, and proper use and care of common laboratory equipment such the microscope and pH meter. Student will also gain practice in housekeeping duties and application of the scientific method. Lecture 1 Hour. Laboratory 3 Hours.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with practice in the preparation and staining of specimens for microscopic evaluation, identification of basic cell structures, preparation of chemical solutions from powders and liquids, aseptic technique, preparation of culture media, specimen handling protocols, maintenance of pure cell cultures, and microbial sensitivity testing. Lecture 1 Hour. Laboratory 3 Hours.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with practice in the isolation, amplification, and characterization of DNA, and isolation and characterization of proteins. Students will also become familiar with the use of ELISA assays, and will receive advanced training on equipment use and maintenance. Lecture 2 Hours. Laboratory 2 Hours.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the student with advanced practice in in vitro DNA synthesis reactions, programming and use of thermal cyclers for PCR reactions, and utilization of real time PCR technology. Lecture 1 Hour. Laboratory 3 Hours.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides the student with advanced practice in Southern and Western blotting techniques, protein extraction and analysis, and ELISA technology. Lecture 2 Hours. Laboratory 2 Hours.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides the student with practice in the use and long-term maintenance of cell lines, including microbial, plant, and animal cell lines. Lecture 2 Hours. Laboratory 2 Hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course serves as an orientation to the field of biotechnology and the Biotechnology Program at Meridian Technology Center. Students will become familiar with professional expectations of behavior and dress and will receive an introduction to the Career Technology Student Organizations. Students will become familiar with important events in the development of biotechnology, explore the applications of biotechnology in industry, agriculture, diagnostics, and medicine, and study the impact of bioethics on the field of science and their daily lives. Students will be required to research the career options available in the field of biotechnology and laboratory science, and will give an oral presentation about a specific field of study. Lecture 3 Hours. No Laboratory.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the principles and practices found in forensic science laboratories. Topics covered in this course include crime scene procedures and practices, the collection of evidence, and the basis of analysis of that evidence. An emphasis will be placed on the proper procedures involved in maintaining the chain of custody of evidence in a variety of contexts. Lecture 4 Hours. No Laboratory.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides the student with experience in maintenance and manipulation of plants in a laboratory setting (including growth, breeding, asexual reproduction, plant tissue culture, and genetic transformation of plants), as well as extraction and analysis of potential pharmaceuticals from plants and plant material. Lecture 2 Hours. Laboratory 3 Hours.
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