Technical writing and oral communication skills for the biotechnology industry. Project management, resource management and leadership. Invited speakers highlight innovation and entrepreneurship strategies. [3-0-1]
Current topics in industrial biotechnology practice and innovations. Regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and ethics. Invited speakers highlight current trends and experiences in the field. [3-0-1]
Extraction, purification and analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein. Bacterial culture techniques. Production of recombinant DNA and transformation of bacteria. [0-6-0]
Aseptic culture of plant and animal cells and tissues. Establishment, manipulation, storage, and analysis of cultures. Detection and control of contaminants. Applications of cell culture in research and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Regeneration of plant organs. [0-15-0]
Student-directed projects integrating techniques at the forefront of biotechnology such as organoid production, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, recombinant protein optimization, cryopreservation, and culture of recalcitrant or exotic species. Prerequisites: BTEC_O 504, BTEC_O 505 [0-15-0]
Analysis of nucleic acid sequences using command-line computer programs. Use of biological databases. Structure and evolution of genomes. [3-0-0] Equivalency: BIOL_O 577
Approved and supervised paid work experience with a public or private organization for a minimum of 455 hours full time. Internship assignments are required. Restricted to BTEC students who have secured a work term with an appropriate employer either independently or through the Co-op Office. Pass/Fail.
Approved and supervised paid work experience with a public or private organization for a minimum of 455 hours full time. Internship assignments are required. Restricted to BTEC students who have secured a work term with an appropriate employer either independently or through the Co-op Office. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: BTEC_O 590
Approved and supervised paid work experience with a public or private organization for a minimum of 455 hours full time. Internship assignments are required. Restricted to BTEC students who have secured a work term with an appropriate employer either independently or through the Co-op Office. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: BTEC_O 591