BSC 2420 (4303) Introduction to Biotechnology Syllabus
Fall 2015 T/R 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM CL/ES-324
INSTRUCTOR:
Name: Katherine L Siegler, PhD
Phone # (727) 791-5993
Contact Information: siegler.kathy@spcollege.edu
Office Hours/Instructor Availability: See schedule posted outside office door CL/NM-131 or by appointment
Instructor Web Pages:
http://www.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/275
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:
Dean: John Chapin
Office Location: SE
Office Number: UP-337B
Phone Number: 394-6995
Academic Chair: Jill Harper-Judd
Office Location: CL
Office Number: NM-215
Phone Number: 791-2538
COURSE INFORMATION:
This lecture course serves as an introduction to the concepts, infrastructure and a survey of the multiple disciplines
within the biotechnology industry. The major areas of biotechnology that will be covered include molecular
biology,nucleic acid purification, recombinant DNA technology, protein biochemistry, forensics and use of animal
and plant models in agricultural, marine, bioredmediation and biomedical applications. Emphasis will also be placed
on ethics and regulations within the specified disciplines as well as current topics and local job opportunities.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
To demonstrate an understanding of the molecular and biochemical techniques used in biotechnology.
2.
To evaluate the use of microbial, animal and plant models in the research and development of applied
biotechnology.
3.
To demonstrate knowledge of common biotechnology research and laboratory management skills.
4.
To demonstrate the scientific concepts of all current fields of practice in biotechnology.
5.
To evaluate the ethical, social and legal regulations (national and international) placed on development and
implementation of biotechnology products.
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To demonstrate ability to communicate to their peers and the general public the concept and applications of
current technological innovations in the major areas of biotechnology.
7.
To investigate opportunities in the local biotechnology industry.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION:
Required Text: Molecular Biotechnology with access code (this is required)
Author: Dehlinger
Publisher Information: Jones and Bartlett
ISBN Number: 9781284031409
Library: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Course Dates: 8/17/15 to 12/10/15
Drop/Add: 8/21/15
Last Day to receive a W: 10/22/15
Final exams 12/7/15
Financial Aid: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/SSFA/HomePage/calendar.htm
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
The professor will assign a grade of "0" to any exam or other course work for admitted or alleged academic
dishonesty pending appeal. Penalties may include expulsion from college.
ATTENDANCE:
The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/policies.htm.
For this class, attendance is mandatory. Students who miss more than three consecutive lectures will receive a grade of
WF for excessive absence. Students are expected to individually sign the attendance roster. Students may voluntarily
withdraw by completing the proper forms prior to the deadline published in the college catalog. Please note that it is the
student's responsibility to initiate the withdrawal. Students not participating in class after the withdrawal date will receive a
grade of "WF".
ASSIGNMENTS:
This course is a seminar course relying heavily on attendance and participation.
For each chapter you will complete 1) a pre-class assignment that will require submission of a written
component prior to class (many of these require access to the textbook Navigate companion site) and 2) in
class participation in the discussion of the topic. Participation is mandatory and will be counted as a major
portion of your grade. Specifically you are required to engaged in discussions and ask questions of student
leaders, presenters and fellow students. These discussions should be respectful and as unbiased as
possible and should remain focused on weekly topic. The instructor will keep detailed records of weekly
participation.
All assignments must be completed and submitted to the appropriate dropbox or emailed to the instructor
one hour prior to the scheduled class time (11:30 AM). Discussion participation and any associated
activities must be completed in class and CAN NOT be made up due to excused or unexcused absence.
Further details will be provided during class or posted on MyCourses.
Student Presentations:
1. Within the first two weeks of class we will discuss the class presentations. Total class enrollment
will dictate the size of the presentation group. Successful completion of this student-guided project
and discussion will constitute 33% of your total grade and will be determined in terms of
individual performance as well as overall group performance. Power point lectures are not active
learning and are not an acceptable format for this presentation. In order to prepare you for this task
your groups will meet with your professor ONE week prior to your scheduled presentation during
office hours.
2. Each student will separately write a 1500 word term paper summarizing the chosen topic (double
spaced Times New Roman 11 point font ONLY) including references (minimum of five primary
references) in CSE name year format on a separate page and an evaluation of the contributions of
the other students in your group on the last page. This will be uploaded into a Turn it in Dropbox
by midnight on TUESDAY 11/24/15.
GRADING:
The final grade is calculated as follows: There will be thirty class sessions active participation in each class is worth
10 points, twenty pre-class assignments each worth 10 points and a final project worth 200 points (100 points paper
and 100 points for presentation).
A = 630 - 700 points
B = 560 - 629 points
C = 490 – 559 points
D = 455 – 489 points
F = <455 points
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Details and any changes to specific assignments will be posted in the Lessons folder on MY COURSES.
Wikipedia may not be used as a reference in any assignment.
Late assignments will not be accepted for any reason.
STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS
Students are responsible for reading and studying the assigned material in the textbook in order to
assimilate the key terms and analyze and understand the topics presented.
Students are advised to establish regular weekly study habits and seek tutoring help, if necessary, early in the
semester. The concepts from one chapter build a framework for the next. Contact me at anytime with concerns by
phone or email.
This syllabus is currently available in MY COURSES for your convenience
Additional information is posted via a link to the syllabus addendum
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm
SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS:
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment
with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the
Deaf/Hard of Hearing at 791-2628. If you need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please
contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. The Office of Services
for Students with Disabilities can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6108 (SE)
712-5789 (TS) or 341-4532 (AC).
STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION:
The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction
at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of
performance improvement.
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Lecture
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8/18
8/20
8/25
8/27
9/1
9/3
9/8
9/10
9/15
9/17
9/22
9/24
Topic
Genome Structure: DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
Basics of Gene Expression and DNA Replication
A Primer in Classical Genetics
A Primer in Classical Genetics
The Emergence of Molecular Biotechnology
The Emergence of Molecular Biotechnology
The Molecular Biotechnology Industry Today
The Molecular Biotechnology Industry Today
Governmental Regulation of Molecular Biotechnology
Governmental Regulation of Molecular Biotechnology
Bioinformatics: Genomics, Proteomics, and Phenomics
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Bioinformatics: Genomics, Proteomics, and Phenomics
9/29
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Industrial Biotechnology
10/1
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Industrial Biotechnology
10/6
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Life Sciences and Health Care
10/8
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Life Sciences and Health Care
10/13
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Environmental Biotechnology and Conservation
10/15
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Environmental Biotechnology and Conservation
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10/20
10/22
10/27
10/29
11/3
11/5
11/10
11/12
11/17
11/19
11/24
11/26
12/1
12/3
12/8
Chapter
Reading:
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
College Day – No Class
Agriculture and Food Production
Agriculture and Food Production
Forensics and Biodefense
Forensics and Biodefense
The Biotechnology of Evolution
The Biotechnology of Development
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Veterans’ Day – College Closed
The Biotechnology of Anthropology
The Future of Biotechnology
The Future of Biotechnology
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 12
Thanksgiving – No Class
Presentations
Presentations
Final review – 1:00 PM to 2:50 PM
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