COURSES

BIOL 190 F Introduction to Biotechnology

(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters)
​3 Units: 54 hours lecture per term.
This course can be taken in conjunction with BIOL 191
This course will teach students about all aspects of the biotechnology field, with content appropriate for a wide range of students and professionals. Topics will include the biology, business and legal/ethical issues surrounding biotechnology, cells, genes, DNA, proteins, genetic engineering, drug development, biofuels, agriculture, bioremediation, biotechnology company structure, and the regulations affecting the field. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE

BIOL 190LF Introduction to Biotechnology

​(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters)
​1 Unit Lab: 54 hours lab per term.
​Corequisite: BIOL 190 F with a grade of “C” or better.
This course can be taken in conjunction with BIOL 191
This course prepares students for entry level work in the biotechnology industry by emphasizing the basic concepts needed to work effectively in a bioscience laboratory. Topics include laboratory math, basic chemistry of buffers, health and safety, metrology, quality control, biological molecules, gene expression, cell structure and molecular biology techniques. This course introduces students to basic biotechnology laboratory skills including basic separation methods, aseptic technique and documentation. Good communication and work-readiness skills are emphasized. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) ​
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BIOL 191 F Biotechnology A: Basic Laboratory Skills

(Offered Fall and Spring Semesters)
​4 Units: 54 hrs lecture and 54 hrs lab per term.
This course can be taken in conjunction with BIOL 190 and BIOL 190L.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental skills necessary for any biotechnology laboratory. Skills include maintenance of an industry standard notebook; preparation and sterilization of solutions, reagents, and media; utilization of good aseptic technique, proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, adherence to quality control protocols, and laboratory safety regulations. Compliance with industry standards and regulations will be incorporated into course procedures. (CSU) (Degree Credit)​

​​BIOL 192 F Biotechnology B: Protein Biochemistry

(Offered Every Fall Semester)
​Prerequisite: BIOL 191 F with a grade of “C” or better.
4 Units: 54 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term.
This course covers fundamental skills in applied biotechnology necessary for any biotechnology laboratory but particularly focuses on downstream manufacturing processes in biomanufacturing. Skills include maintenance of an industry standard notebook, preparation and sterilization of solution, reagents and media, utilization of good aseptic technique, proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, adherence to quality control protocols, lab safety regulations, in vitro translation, large scale expression, purification, modification, western blot analysis, ELISA, antibody tagging, and fluorescent microscopy. (CSU) (Degree Credit)