BTEC 2130 Syllabus
Subject Code
BTEC
Course Number
2130
Course Title
Basic Laboratory Calculations
Prerequisites
Program-admission math competency
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered every semester
Credit Hours
(2-0-2)
Course Description
This course prepares students to perform laboratory math calculations required for entry-level technical positions in biotechnology companies and research laboratories. Practice problems emphasize a review of basic math concepts, units of measurement and conversions, and methods for preparing laboratory solutions. The course is primarily organized around laboratory applications.
Course Outcomes
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Review of selected basic math techniques
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Description
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1
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Calculate with exponents.
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2
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Calculate with scientific notation.
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3
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Calculate with logarithms.
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Units of measurement and conversions
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Order
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1
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Convert from one metric unit to another metric unit.
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2
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Convert units using the proportion method of unit conversions.
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3
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Convert units using the unit canceling method of unit conversion.
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Introduction to concentration problems
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe the difference between amount and concentration.
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2
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Prepare a solution with the correct concentration of solute.
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3
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Determine the amount of solute in a solution.
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Preparation of laboratory solutions
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1
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Prepare laboratory solutions that contain one solute.
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2
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Prepare laboratory solutions that contain more than one solute.
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3
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Compute concentrations with the C1V1=C2V2 equation.
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