## BTEC 2030 Welcome

## Course Overview

Students are taught methods of eukaryotic cell culture. Students learn proper technique to handle, store, and maintain cells in cultures.

## About Me

Hello Students,

My name is Chuck Rettberg, I am one of the faculty members in the SLCC Biotechnology Program. My role in this course, is to work alongside your instructor to help you succeed in this course.

I've received a B.A. and M.S. from the University of Montana and a Ph.D in Human Genetics from the University of Utah. I've researched the study of the structure and function of RNA molecules involved in protein synthesis and the molecular evolution of the RNA World.

Outside of class I stay busy raising two young boys and participating in a variety of mountain sports.

If you need to contact me:

Chuck Rettberg

chuck.rettberg@slcc.edu

801-957-2389

## Instructor Participation Expectations

- I will log into the course at least five days a week, Monday through Saturday.
- I will respond to emails, Canvas messages, and calls within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
- I will grade your assignments within one week.

## Student Participation Expectations

- You are expected to spend 6-9 hours per week on the course through the full semester, or more hours per week if you want to complete in less than a semester
- You are expected to participate in the course, online or in the lab, at least twice a week.

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