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This course is designed to teach the student the skills necessary for success as a laboratory technician. Techniques will include nucleic acid and protein isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, chromatography and microscopy. Mathematical, communication and organizational skills will be emphasized. Students will also be introduced to laboratory management practices. By the end of the semester, students must demonstrate a set of laboratory competencies to pass this course. Prerequisite: BIO101 and MAT117.

 

BSC211 Plant Propagation                                                3 Credits
This course introduces the basic principles and techniques for propagating plants by both sexual and asexual means, including seeds, cuttings, bulbs, budding, and tissue culture. The hormonal and physiological factors affecting rooting, seed dormancy, grafting, budding, and layering are emphasized. Course involves extensive lab work with regional field trips.

Prerequisite: BIO102 or permission of instructor.

 

BSC216 Small Animal Care and Handling                      3 Credits
This course introduces students to the care and handling of small animals in a laboratory, clinical and hospital setting. Topics will include handling and restraint; housing requirements and maintenance; disease prevention and treatment; common laboratory techniques; regulatory agencies and ethical issues.

Prerequisite: BIO102 or permission of instructor.

 

BSC218 Animal Nutrition                                                 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of animal nutrition. Topics will include nutrients, digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients, and consequences of a deficiency, imbalance or excess in the diet.

Prerequisite: BIO102 or permission of instructor.