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BTEC 171 –  Lab Principles-Applied Biosci (CRN: 98191) at  Skyline College for Fall 2024

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BTEC 171 Laboratory Principles of Applied Bioscience

Introduces students to practical methods in preparing materials, reagents and media for conducting biological investigations and products of genetic engineering. Students will learn to measure and prepare solutions of various concentrations and pH, how to use basic chemistry and biological instrumentation such as digital scales, pipettes and micropipettes, centrifuges, and vertical and horizontal electrophoresis apparatuses. Students will plan and conduct biological experiments using the scientific method and employing modern laboratory methods and instrumentation. Data will be analyzed using spreadsheet software for tabulation and graphing. Teamwork, responsible lab technique, and proper and thorough notebook keeping will be emphasized. Also listed as BIOL 171.

Units: 1
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: BTEC 170
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9B2
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B3), UC (IGETC Area 5C)

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Department: Biotechnology

Number of Units: 1


Corequisite(s): BTEC 171 AA is linked with CRN 98190: BTEC 170 AA. When you enroll in a linked section you must enroll in the companion course(s).

Section
AA - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 08/20-12/03
Meeting Time: 11:10am-2:00pm
Days: T
Building: 07 Room: 7204
Instructor: Eric Manning
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option December 3, 2024
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