BTEC 2191L Fundamental Microbial Biotechnology Lab (0-6-2)
This course includes selected laboratory exercises that parallel the topics presented in BTEC 2191. Students gain laboratory proficiency in methods used in modern microbiology. The exercises focus on aseptic media preparation and culture techniques for different microbes, microscopy, and microbial isolation and identification. Further exercises include genetic techniques, including bacterial transformation and plaque assay, as well as microbial food and environmental laboratories.
A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.
Offered Spring and Summer
Prerequisite
Permission of department; BIIOL 1111 with a grade of C or higher;
BIOL 1111L with a grade of C or higher;
CHEM 1211 with a grade of C or higer;
CHEM 1211L with a grade of C or higher