Course Descriptions

A laboratory module introducing the student to polyacrylamide and agarose gel electrophoresis. Seven weekly laboratory exercises (3 hours each).Prerequisite: Take BIO-121 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

A laboratory module introducing students to the basic techniques used in culturing tissues and cells. An emphasis will be placed on mammalian systems. Topics covered include sterile and aseptic technique, media preparation, cell count and viability cryopreservation, subculturing, and research applications using cell cultures. (3 hours each)Prerequisite: Take BIO-121 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1) Contact Hour(s)

Students in the Introduction to Biomanufacturing I course will learn how a biopharmaceutical makes its way from "bench to bottle." Upstream and downstream manufacturing processes will be introduced through a combination of lecture and laboratory (hands-on) activities. Students will be introduced to regulatory affairs and will follow proper documentation procedures as outlined in the Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (Food and Drug Administration).Prerequisite: Take BIO-121 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1-0.5) Contact Hour(s)

Introduction to Biomanufacturing II is a continuation of Introduction to Biomanufacturing I. While part I introduced students to the process of bringing a biopharmaceutical from "bench to bottle," this course focuses on the many functional areas specific to a biomanufacturing operation. Through a combination of lecture and laboratory (hands-on) activities, students will be introduced to the roles of these functional areas in the manufacturing process. Included in this exploration are the roles of technicians working in Environmental Health and Safety, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Validation. In addition, students will be exposed to basic analytical tools used in a manufacturing environment (RCA and FMEA). Students will continue the application of regulatory affairs introduced in part I of the course, and will follow proper documentation procedures as outlined in the Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (Food and Drug Administration).Prerequisite: Take BIO-122, BIO-122 and BIO 287 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1-0.5) Contact Hour(s)

Under supervision of biology faculty mentors, students will select a research project, write a literature review and research proposal, conduct preliminary experiments, and write a research report. Research methods and experimental design will be emphasized, including the location and study of articles from the professional literature. The undergraduate research projects will help students develop valuable research skills, and it will provide students with an opportunity to apply scientific knowledge in the context of "real world" problems. Participation will also open up opportunities for students to take part in analyzing data and conducting field research. One 2-hour lecture period, and 4 hours of laboratory work per week. Students must also schedule time for consultation with the supervising faculty member.Prerequisite: Take BIO-121 and BIO-122 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-4) Contact Hour(s)

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)