BTC 101 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Introduces students to biotechnology. Topics include an overview of biotechnology, the basics of cell biology, genetic engineering, manufacturing, and plant anatomy and tissue culture. This course is open to all program-ready students interested in learning about biotechnology.

BTC 105 ORGANIC & BIOCHEMISTRY (4-3-5)
Prerequisite: CHM 192
Introduces students to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include structure and function of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes.

BTC 110 MICROBIOLOGY (3-4-5)
Prerequisite: BIO 192
Covers identification of different microorganisms and learning about their physical structure, genetics and physiology.

BTC 201 BIOTECHNOLOGY MATH APPLICATIONS (5-4-7)
Prerequisite: MAT 191
Trains students on mathematical applications applicable to biotechnology. Topics include calculations involving concentration, dilution, solution preparation, cell growth, serial dilution, molarity, light adsorption and statistics.

BTC 205 BIOTECH LAB METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (5-4-7)
Prerequisites: CHM 192 and BTC 201
Introduces students to the basic skills and knowledge required in biological and chemical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on safety, good laboratory practices, solution preparation, and equipment operation and maintenance.

BTC 210 CELL CULTURE (3-5-5)
Prerequisites: BTC 110
Covers the culturing and maintenance of various cell types. Examples include culturing and maintenance of bacteria, yeast, animal and plant cells.

BTC 211 BIOPROCESSING/PRODUCTION (4-3-5)
Prerequisite: BTC 110
Provides training on how biological products are produced and purified. Topics include fermentation, cell culture, product separation and product purification.

BTC 215 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (4-3-5)
Prerequisite: BTC 110
Covers instruction on the functioning of cells at the molecular level. Topics include mechanisms used by cells for gene expression and protein production.

BTC 220 IMMUNOLOGY (5-4-7)
Prerequisites: BTC 210 and BTC 215
Procides a basic understanding of immune mechanisms in animals, with emphasis on humans. In this course
Molecular Biology principles are applied in the laboratory.

BTC 250 BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERSHIP (0-15-5)
Prerequisites: Advisors approval.
Involves an internship where students practice their skills in a laboratory and/or processing environment.