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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-27-2003 |
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BIO107
2003 Fall – 2009 Spring |
LEC 4.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad LAB 0.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.4 Load |
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Introduction
to Biotechnology |
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Introduction to biotechnology and its global impact on
society. Covers applications, laboratory techniques, limitations and the
international economic benefits, risks, and legal and moral issues associated
with biotechnology. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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BIO107 2003
Fall – 2009 Spring |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
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Define the term "biotechnology," and describe
its applications and impact on society from ancient times to the present. (I)
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Describe and demonstrate the principles and procedures of
the scientific method. (II) |
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Define, describe, and demonstrate macromolecules relevant
to biotechnology. (III) |
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Quantify and demonstrate the forms of analysis used in
characterizing macromolecules. (IV) |
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Describe and
analyze the physical properties of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and explain
its uses in biotechnology. (III, V) |
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Demonstrate proficiency in DNA purification. (VI) |
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Determine the identity of a DNA sample through restriction
digestion and mapping. (VII) |
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Explain and
demonstrate the concept of gene expression, recombinant DNA methodology,
cloning, and genetic engineering. (VIII) |
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Demonstrate proficiency in using model organisms relevant
to biotechnological applications. (IX) |
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Describe, explain, and demonstrate applications of
biotechnology in forensics. (X) |
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Explain the uses of biotechnology in pharmaceutical
development and its worldwide applications. (XI) |
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Explain the history and global advantages and disadvantages
of genetic engineering used in agriculture. (XII) |
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Describe and debate the international regulations on
genetically modified foods and organisms. (XIII) |
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Define and
demonstrate "bioremediation" and explain the advantages and disadvantages
of applying biotechnological solutions to global environmental problems.
(XIV) |
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Describe biological weapons and explain their impact on
public health. (XV) |
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Describe and
explain how the discovery and research of novel organisms contributes to the
advancement of biotechnology. (XVI) |
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Explain and demonstrate the uses of biotechnology in
medicine. (XVII) |
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Define and demonstrate "bioinformatics," and its
uses in biotechnology. (XVIII) |
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Trace and debate the worldwide economic, moral, ethical,
and legal issues surrounding biotechnology. (XIX) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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BIO107 2003
Fall – 2009 Spring |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
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I. Biotechnology: An
Overview A. Definition of term B. History C. Current applications,
methods, and research II. Scientific Method A. Formulation of the
hypothesis B. Inductive reasoning C. Deductive reasoning D. Data collection E. Data analysis F. Data presentation G. Lab report writing III. Macromolecules
Relevant to Biotechnological Applications A. Characteristics of DNA B. Uses of DNA in
biotechnology C. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) D. Proteins E. Gene anatomy F. Gene expression IV. Quantification and
Characterization of Macromolecules A. Spectrophotometry
B. Chromatography C. Electrophoresis D. DNA sequencing E. Polymerase chain
reaction (PCR) V. Introduction to DNA A. Physical properties B. Chemical properties C. Quantification of DNA
using ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometry VI. DNA Isolation and
Purification A. Isolation of DNA from a
plant source B. Purification and
precipitation of DNA VII. Identification and
Mapping of a DNA Sample A. Restriction endonuclease digestion of DNA B. Electrophoresis of
restriction fragments on an agarose gel C. Interpretation of
results, creation of a DNA restriction map, and applications toward DNA
fingerprinting VIII. Molecular Genetic
Engineering A. Recombinant DNA
methodology B. Cloning C. Current research IX. Introduction to Model
Organisms Used in Biotechnology A. Bacteria B. Fungi C. Plants D. Invertebrates E. Vertebrates X. Applications of Biotechnology
to Forensics A. Use of DNA probes B. DNA fingerprinting C. PCR amplified DNA XI. Biotechnology and
Pharmaceutical Development A. Definition of
biopharmaceuticals B. Synthetic and genetic
engineering of pharmaceuticals XII. Biotechnology and
Agriculture A. Genetic engineering in
agriculture B. Manufacture of
pharmaceuticals from farm animals C. Manufacture of
genetically modified crops D. Global advantages and
disadvantages, risks, and benefits XIII. International
Regulation of Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms A. History of U.S. policy
on genetically modified foods and organisms B. Comparison of U.S.
regulations with international policies XIV. Biotechnology and the
Environment A. Bioremediation B. The role of
microorganisms in environmental biotechnology C. Reducing the effects of
synthetic organic compounds D. Biofuels
XV. Biological Weapons and
Biotechnology A. Definition of biological
weapons B. History of biological
weapons C. Current international
threats of biological weapons XVI. Discovery and Research
of Novel Organisms Used in Biotechnology A. History of field
discoveries B. Identification of novel
organisms C. Applications to the
advancement of biotechnology XVII. Biotechnology and
Medicine A. Use of biotechnology in
identifying and treating genetic diseases B. Genetic diseases C. Gene therapy D. Pros and cons of gene
therapy XVIII. Bioinformatics and
Biotechnology A. Definition B. Genome projects: gene
and protein databases C. Use of computer
databases in biotechnology XIX. Issues in
Biotechnology A. Impact of biotechnology
on the world economy B. Intellectual property,
legal, and regulatory issues C. Moral issues D. Societal issues |