BTEC 2500 Syllabus
Subject Code
BTEC
Course Number
2500
Course Title
Applied Biotechnology Internship
Prerequisites
BIOC 2203 with a grade of C or higher, BIOC 2203L with a grade of C or higher
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered every semester
Credit Hours
(0-9-3)
Course Description
The Applied Biotechnology Internship requires students to work a minimum of 120 hours in an approved biotechnology laboratory environment. This experience will provide interns the opportunity to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment. Interns will conduct analyses, make observations, calculate and record results, and produce appropriate technical protocols, summaries, and reports as required by supervising scientists.
Course Outcomes
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Application and interview
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Order
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Description
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1
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To find laboratories within desired industry
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2
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To prepare a resume
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3
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To prepare a cover letter
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4
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To apply to potential internship laboratories
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5
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To interview with potential employers
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6
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To establish a work schedule
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Employability skills
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe employment interview skills.
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2
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Develop a proper resume and cover letter.
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3
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Explain the importance of punctuality.
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Laboratory and safety orientation
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Order
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Description
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To review laboratory policies
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2
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To review laboratory safety procedures
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3
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To perform laboratory safety procedures
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4
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To comply with laboratory SOPs
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Application of laboratory skills
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Order
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Description
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1
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To demonstrate a strong work ethic
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2
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To establish a laboratory routine
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3
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To follow established protocol for data collection
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4
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To perform analyses as directed
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5
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To use instruments and equipment according to established procedures
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Data collection
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Order
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Description
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1
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To record laboratory activities
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2
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To compile data in a laboratory notebook
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3
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To seek supervisory review of laboratory notebook
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Data analysis
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Order
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Description
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1
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To classify data generated during laboratory activities
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2
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To evaluate data in accordance with scientific and laboratory protocol
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3
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To create technical summaries of laboratory activities
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Internship reporting
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Order
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Description
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1
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To create and present a summary report documenting the application of program skills
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2
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To seek supervisory review of internship
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