MASTER SYLLABUS
2014-2015
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Academic Division: Health Sciences
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Department: Allied Health
Discipline: Bioscience Technology/Health Services Technology
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Course Number and Title: BIOS1010 Introduction to Bioscience Lab Techniques
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Course Coordinator: Jeff Taylor.
Assistant Dean: Kelly Gray, MS, RN, CNE
Instructor Information:
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Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 2 hours
Laboratory: 4 hours
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Prerequisite(s): MATH0074
Co-requisite(s): BIOL2751c, BIOL1550c, CHEM1030c
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Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2012
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Textbook(s) Title:
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Introduction to Biotechnology
Author(s): Thierman, W. and Palladino, Michael Pearson
Copyright Year: 2013
Edition:
ISBN #: 032-1766-113
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Basic Laboratory Methods for Biotechnology
Author(s): Seidman, L. and Moore, C.
Copyright Year: 2009
Edition:
ISBN #: 978-0321-5701-47
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Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None
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Course Description:
Introduction to Bioscience Lab Techniques is designed to give students an introduction to the scientific
concepts and laboratory research techniques currently used in the field of biotechnology. Students develop
basic laboratory skills by the examination of the various instruments and methods of analysis used in the
laboratory today. It will begin with general safety procedures utilized in every lab and cover more specific
issues relating to certain analytical protocol.
Critical thinking and communication skills currently used in the biotechnology industry will begin in this
course and continue throughout the program. Through reading assignments, laboratory work, and
workplace experiences, students will explore and evaluate career opportunities in the field of
biotechnology.
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Core Learning Outcomes:
Core Learning Outcomes
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and
Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Computation
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Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
All listed assignments are graded
Weekly written assignment
3rd, 6th, and 9th week, group project oral presentation
Weekly problem solving in lab, lab check-off
3rd, 6th and 9th week on research for oral presentations.
Weekly performance check-offs
Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:
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Define biotechnology.
Explain various biotechnology products.
Explain the process of selecting potential
biotechnology products.
Discuss various biotech careers.
Identify what is bioethics, and why is
bioethics important?
Explain DNA & its’ function.
Identify what are sources of DNA?
Explain how to extract DNA.
Explain the process of Gel
Electrophoresis.
Define laboratory safety.
Identify how the fields of lab safety and the law
intersect.
Explain and demonstrate the proper procedure
for mixing solutions & making various
laboratory measurements.
Identify the various types of microscopes used in
the lab.
Understand and explain the concepts of slide
preparation.
Understand and explain the protocol for sample
preparation in the lab.
Explain and demonstrate the procedure for Thin
Layer Chromotography.
Understand and explain the concepts of gas
chromatography/mass spectrometry
Explain & demonstrate the concepts and use of
the spectrophotometer.
Course Topical Outline:
Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
1st week quiz.
2nd week presentation.
3rd week group project.
1st week quiz.
3rd week quiz.
4th week quiz.
4th week quiz.
Demonstration and check-offs, weekly.
Demonstration and performance check-offs,
weekly.
1st week quiz.
1st week in-class discussion
Performance check-offs, weekly.
Performance check-offs, weekly.
Performance check-offs, weekly.
Performance check-offs, weekly.
Demonstration and performance check-offs,
weekly.
Demonstration and performance check-offs,
weekly
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Defining biotechnology
Biotechnology products
Selecting potential products
Biotech careers
Bioethics
DNA Structure and function
Sources of DNA
Isolating DNA
Gel Electrophoresis
Laboratory Safety
Lab Safety and the Law
Solution mixing and laboratory measurements.
Types and uses of microscopes.
Slide preparation
Protocol and sample preparation
Thin Layer Chromatography
Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
Spectrophotometry
Course Assignment:
Oral presentations
Group presentation
Lab demonstrations
Student hands on lab techniques practice
Student Lab Skill performance check-offs
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Recommended Grading Scale:
100-95
94-92
91-89
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82-80
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