Biotechnology Courses BIO 116 - Careers in Biology

This course familiarizes students with career options, necessary academic preparation, and how to search for job in biotechnology. In addition to lectures, students will visit several biotechnology companies in central Kentucky. (One hour of lecture per week plus field trips) 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture

Div of Mathematics & Science Department BIO 431 - Biotech I: Tissue Culture

This course will familiarize students with aspects of plant and animal tissue culture including: historical development, basic techniques, safety issues, media formulation and preparation, and culturing tissues. (Four hours of lecture/laboratory per week) 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Combined Lecture/Lab

Div of Mathematics & Science Department BIO 432 - Biotech II: DNA

This course offers an introduction to the molecular tools used in DNA biotechnology including purification of nucleic acids, cutting and joining DNA, vectors, sequencing DNA, genomic and cDNA libraries, RFLPs, Souther Blots, and PCR. (Four hours of lecture/laboratory per week) 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Combined Lecture/Lab

Div of Mathematics & Science Department BIO 433 - Biotech III: Proteins

This course covers aspects of protein chemistry and immunology pertinent to biotechnology including: amino acid structure and analysis, polypeptide structure; protein sequencing, immunoglobulins, diagnostic application of monoclonal antibodies, SDS-PAGE, spectrophotometric analysis of proteins, and immuno-chemical methods of diagnostics. (Four hours of lecture/laboratory per week)