Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO092   20052-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/23/04

BIO092  2005 Spring – 2012 Fall

L+L

0.50 Credit(s)

1 Period(s)

Basic Laboratory Techniques for Biotechnology

Developmental course designed to review basic math and laboratory techniques for students with limited experience in research.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

BIO092  2005 Spring – 2012 Fall

Basic Laboratory Techniques for Biotechnology

 

1.

Identify common laboratory equipment relevant to biotechnology. (I)

2.

Use laboratory equipment in an accurate and safe manner. (I, II)

3.

Demonstrate laboratory practices that ensure the safety of personnel. (I, II, III)

4.

Demonstrate basic laboratory manipulations. (I, III, IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

BIO092  2005 Spring – 2012 Fall

Basic Laboratory Techniques for Biotechnology

 

I. Biotechnology lab equipment

A. Pipettes

B. Balances

C. pH meters

D. Spectrophotometers

E. Gel electrophoresis equipment

II. Laboratory safety

III. Introduction to sterile technique

IV. Basic biotechnology calculations

A. Scientific notation

B. Molarity

C. Dilutions

 

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