Biotechnology: Curriculum

Fall Quarter

 

 

BTN-522

Introduction to Experimental Design

2

BTN-531

Laboratory Techniques I (introduction to laboratory; good laboratory practices, data management)

4

BTN-532

Laboratory Techniques II (tissue culture; cell sorting)

4

GCC-502

Cellular Biochemistry: Proteins, Transport and Signaling

3

GCC-501

Molecular Biology: Genome to Proteome

3

PHR-504

Introduction to Pharmacology/Physiology I

2

 

 

 

Winter Quarter

 

 

BTN-521

Models in Research

2

BTN-533

Laboratory Techniques III (electrophoresis; genomics; transformation; transfection; PCR)

4

BTN-534

Laboratory Techniques IV (study design; animal handling; surgical techniques)

4

GCC-503

Functional Cell Biology

2

GCC-504

Functional Tissue Biology

2

GCC-505

Research Ethics

1

PHR-505

Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology II

3

BTN-524 Communication and Management
2

 

 

 

Spring Quarter

 

 

BTN-523

Tools for Research

1

PHR-505

Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology III

3

BTN-535

Laboratory Techniques V (ELISA; chromatography; densitometry/imaging)

4

BTN-536

Laboratory Techniques VI (histo- and immunochemistry; microscopy)

4

GCC-507

Medical Research Strategies

2

GCC-508

Writing Practicum

2

 

 

 

Hours Required for MS Degree:

54