BTEC 220 – Cell Culture/Protein Recovery (CRN: 98609)
at Skyline College for Fall 2025
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Course Information
Allows students to develop the skills needed to serve as a technician in biotechnology production. Students grow and monitor cells and participate in downstream purification on a laboratory scale that emulates the large-scale production used in industry. The course emphasizes the use of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), and students gain experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
Lab hours/semester: 96-108
TBA hours/semester: 16-18
Homework hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: BTEC 170 or equivalent.
Course Details
Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}
Units: 4
Department: Biotechnology
Transfer Credit: CSU
Meeting Information
| Instructor | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickolas Kapp | 08/14 - 12/04 | 1:10pm-4:00pm | T, Th | 07 | 7204 | HA | Laboratory/Studio/Activity |
| Nickolas Kapp | 08/13 - 12/08 | TBA | Virtual | Remote | HA | Online | |
| Nickolas Kapp | 08/14 - 12/04 | TBA 1 Hrs/Wk | Remote | HA | Laboratory/Studio/Activity |
Critical Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Add | August 26, 2025 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | August 26, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop without W Grade | September 1, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop with W Grade | November 12, 2025 |