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Kentucky State University College of Arts and Sciences Division of Mathematics and Sciences

Course: BIO-431

Course Title: Biotechnology I (4 credit hours)

PROFESSOR: Dr. Alexander C K Lai SEMESTER: Fall, 2017

OFFICE: CH208D

OFFICE PHONE: X6784

FAX: x6826

E-MAIL: alexander.lai@kysu.edu

SEMESTER: Fall, 2017

CLASS TIME: M W 2:00 – 4:50 PM

CLASSROOM: CH212 (Lecture); CH212 (Lab)

OFFICE HOURS TBA

MISSION STATEMENTS:

The Objectives and Learning Outcomes of this course directly support the Mission of the University http://kysu.edu/about-ksu/mission-vision-core-values/; College A&S http://kysu.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/ and Division of MASC: http://kysu.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/mathematics-and-sciences/ and updated web page thereof.

NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Any student who requires an accommodation due to a documented disability may contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at (502) 597-5076, or visit Hill Student Center, Suite 220C, to arrange for reasonable accommodations. The student is required to obtain verification from the DRC and deliver the signed DRC document to the instructor specifying the accommodations. The student is encouraged to complete this process at the beginning of the semester since an approval for accommodations is not retroactive. The accommodations become effective upon receipt of the DRC approval by the faculty member from the student. Additional information concerning the DRC and accommodations can be found at http://kysu.edu/administration-governance/finance-business/human-resources/disability-resources/

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES, AND/OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS

Prerequisite: BIO 111, 210, 212, CHE 102 and 120

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A hands-on and in-depth course on Biotechnology. The principles and technology behind current products by biotechnology are discussed, and a series of laboratory techniques are used as hands-on learning.

4.000 Credit hours:

2.000 Lecture hours

4.000 Lab hours

COURSE RATIONALE:

There is an explosive development in Biotechnology, including medical/pharmaceutical, industrial, and environmental fields. For a major in Biology in Biotechnology, an in-depth knowledge and basic skills in Biotechnology is an asset for jobs and for professional/graduate studies.

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