BTEC 2000 Syllabus

Subject Code

BTEC

Course Number

2000

Course Title

Biotechnology Seminar and Laboratory Safety

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall and Spring

Credit Hours

(2-0-2)

Course Description

This seminar class covers topics of special interest to the biotechnology field. Topics include current events, career orientation, employability skills, laboratory specializations, and facilities tours. Former students and local technology directors present information. The course also provides an introduction to the principles of laboratory safety in biological and chemical laboratories. Topics include safe lab practices, regulatory agencies, handling, storage, disposal, protective equipment, emergency response, and mechanical, electrical, physical, chemical and biological hazards. Reading assignments and quizzes may be delivered via the web.