Start with Biotech Fundamentals (BIO-41T) and Advanced Biotech (BIO-42T) to learn more about the field of biotechnology and the fundamental skills required to obtain employment in biotechnology.

BIO-41T topics include careers in biotechnology, basic laboratory skills and equipment use, DNA isolation and manipulation, DNA technology, keeping a notebook, safety, scientific literacy, and report writing. Some exciting techniques explored are gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, gel chromatography, DNA transformation, DNA cloning as well as fundamental techniques like micropipetting, cell culture, and aseptic technique.

BIO-42T presents a deeper understanding of the field of biotechnology and strengthens skills required to obtain employment in biotechnology. Topics include DNA, RNA, and protein technologies, bioinformatics, plant and agricultural technologies, mammalian cell culture, medical biotechnology, and emerging biotechnologies.This is a follow-up course to Bio 41T. Some exciting techniques explored include CRISPR gene editing, ELISA antibody testing, protein analysis through electrophoresis screening, and Western Blot.

The prerequisites for BIO-41T are

• The equivalent of 1 year of high school chemistry or 1 semester of college chemistry with lab (e.g. Chem 3 and Chem 3L, Chem 30A, or Chem 1A)

• The equivalent of 1 year of high school biology or 1 semester of college biology w/ lab (e.g. Bio 11A, Bio 9A, or Bio 4)

BIO-4T (or equivalent course) must be completed prior to taking BIO-42T.