BTEC 2500 Syllabus

Subject Code

BTEC

Course Number

2500

Course Title

Applied Biotechnology Internship

Prerequisites

BTEC 2192 with a grade of C or higher; BTEC 2192L with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

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.

A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.

Course Outcomes

Application and Interview

To find laboratories within desired industry.
To prepare a resume.
To prepare a cover letter.
To apply to potential internship laboratories.
To interview with potential employers.
To establish a work schedule.

Employability Skills

Describe employment interview skills.
Develop a proper resume and cover letter.
Explain the importance of punctuality.

Laboratory and Safety Orientation

To review laboratory policies.
To review laboratory safety procedures.
To perform laboratory safety procedures.
To comply with laboratory SOPs.

Application of laboratory skills

To demonstrate a strong work ethic.
To establish a laboratory routine.
To follow established protocol for data collection,.
To perform analyses as directed.
To use instruments and equipment according to established procedures.

Data Collection

To record laboratory activities
To compile data in a laboratory notebook.
To seek supervisory review of laboratory notebook.

Data Analysis

To classify data generated during laboratory activities.
To evaluate data in accordance with scientific and laboratory protocol.
To create technical summaries of laboratory activities.

Internship Reporting

To create and present a summary report documenting the application of program skills.
To seek supervisory review of internship.