BTEC 1100: Applied Molecular Biology
This course introduces concepts and processes used in applied molecular biology.
INSTRUCTOR: Chuck Rettberg
JHS 254B
PREREQUISITES: Students are required to have completed BTEC 1000 with a B or better.
COURSE MATERIALS: Students need access to the Canvas online course management system (slcc.instructure.com). Instructional material can only be accessed through Canvas. A lab coat and lab notebook will be provided.
COURSE FORMAT and OBJECTIVES: The course uses a hybrid, competency-based format in which online instruction and activities are reinforced by select laboratory experiences. Students may conduct experiments during the open lab hours whenever it suits their own schedule.
LEARNING LAB: JHS 263. Semester breaks and college holidays are observed. Students must sign up for lab time through biotech.youcanbook.me. All students who work in the lab must clean up after themselves, participate in community chores, and maintain an environment conducive to experimentation and learning for all who use the learning lab.
GRADING: Grades will be assessed as described below.
Students must achieve a B or better on all aspects of each assignment to proceed to the next biotechnology course.
Assessments |
|
Lab Math Quizzes |
40 points |
Dilutions |
24 points |
Lab Math Exam |
75 points |
Molecular Biology Exam |
41 points |
Final Exam |
100 points |
Hands on Lab |
240 points |
TOTAL |
520 points |
Final % |
Grade |
93–100 |
A |
90–92 |
A- |
87–89 |
B+ |
83–86 |
B |
80–82 |
B- |
77–79 |
C+ |
73–76 |
C |
70–72 |
C- |
67–69 |
D+ |
63–66 |
D |
60–62 |
D- |
Below 60 |
E |
POLICIES:
*Acquiring substantive knowledge in the field of their choice
*Developing quantitative literacies
*Developing the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged
*Thinking critically
*Communicating effectively
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