BIO 250 - Biotechnology Research Methods and Skills(3 CR.)

Provides students with knowledge and advanced laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on use of basic and specialized lab equipment and techniques such as solution chemistry, cell culture, DNA extraction and analysis, and protein extraction and analysis. Emphasis is on lab safety, documentation, quality control, and use of standard operating procedures. Lecture 1 hour per week.Laboratory 6 hours per week.Total 7 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 101. Corequisite(s): BIO 253.