Biotechnology: Curriculum

Fall Quarter

 

 

BTN 522

Problem-based Learning

2

BTN 531

Laboratory Techniques I (introduction to laboratory; good laboratory practices, data management)

4

BTN 532

Laboratory Techniques II (tissue culture; cell sorting)

4

GCC 502

Cellular Biochemistry: Proteins, Transport and Signaling

3

GCC 501

Molecular Biology: Genome to Proteome

3

PHR 552

Introduction to the Regulatory Process

2

 

 

 

Winter Quarter

 

 

BTN 521

Critical Reading

1

BTN 533

Laboratory Techniques III (electrophoresis; genomics; transformation; transfection; PCR)

4

BTN 534

Laboratory Techniques IV (study design; animal handling; surgical techniques)

3

GCC 503

Functional Cell Biology

2

GCC 504

Functional Tissue Biology

2

GCC 506

Biomedical Ethics

1

PHR 504

Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology

3

 

 

 

Spring Quarter

 

 

BTN 523

Tools for Research

1

BTN 524

Communication and Management

2

BTN 535

Laboratory Techniques V (ELISA; chromatography; densitometry/imaging)

4

BTN 536

Laboratory Techniques VI (histo- and immunochemistry; microscopy)

4

GCC 507

Medical Research Strategies

2

GCC 508

Writing Practicum

2

 

 

 

Hours Required for MS Degree:

50