ANAT 182 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
You will use the cat as a model of vertebrate anatomy and physiology relating structure to function. You will examine animal cell types and tissues, and organ systems (including the gross anatomy and function of organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine and reproductive systems). You will also receive a brief introduction to the classification of animals and the characteristics of the vertebrates.
6.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
48.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
ANIM 182 Care and Management of Laboratory Animals
The course provides an introduction to animals in research. You will study the lecture information online. The course content includes animal production, care and management. Laboratory experiences will allow you to practice handling and restraint in small laboratory animal species.
2.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
16.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
BOTA 180 Botany
You will study plant anatomy and function in vascular plants. Angiosperms will be emphasized. The course content includes plant cells and tissues, meristems, tissue differentiation and development of the primary and secondary plant body, flowering and reproduction, embryology and fruit and seed development. You will also receive an introduction to the characteristics of the gymnosperms, seedless vascular plants, bryophytes and important members of the Kingdoms Protista and Fungi.
5.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
48.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
CHEM 178 General Chemistry 1
You will receive an overview of the fundamental chemical theory and properties of the elements and their compounds. The laboratory experiments are designed to help you examine the practical aspects of chemical theory. You will also receive an introduction to laboratory techniques and safety planning.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
CHEM 188
CHEM 179 General Chemistry 2
Building on the knowledge you gained in CHEM 178 (General Chemistry 1), you will continue to study chemical theory and properties of the elements and their compounds. Your studies will focus on chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, stoichiometry and complex compounds.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
CHEM 178
Equivalent Course(s):
CHEM 188
COMP 172 Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel
Your studies will introduce you to the purpose and uses of a word processor and electronic spreadsheet. You will develop the basic skills of creating, editing and formatting documents and spreadsheets.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 120
COAP 172
COAP 381
COMP 120
COMP 176 Introduction to Microsoft Access 1
You will study the basic features of Access. You will create simple tables, queries, forms and reports. You will also modify database elements such as fields and records.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
CDBM 190
COAP 197
COAP 345
COMP 120
COMP 284
MATH 189 Mathematics 1
You will review the fundamental concepts of algebra and trigonometry. Your studies will focus on equations of various types, systems of linear equations, variation, properties of exponents and logarithms, logarithmic and exponential equations, graphing and trigonometry. Whenever possible, problem solving will be directly related to chemistry applications. You will also receive an introduction to calculus.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
MATH 192 Laboratory Mathematics
You will develop the mathematical skills needed to work in a research or diagnostic laboratory. Your studies will focus on the various types of solution calculations and different units of measurement.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
SFTY 185 Laboratory Safety
You will discuss topics related to safe working practices and procedures in the chemical laboratory. Many of these topics are related to government regulations and industrial laboratory guidelines.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
BIOC 281 Biochemistry
Building on the knowledge gained in CHEM 287 (Organic Chemistry), you will continue to study organic and biological compounds and reactions important to biotechnology. Your studies will focus on multifunctional groups, stereochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 287 Minimum Grade of 60
BOTA 182 Plant Protection
You will receive an overview of plant pests (including insects, plant pathogens and weeds). Pests found in Canada will be emphasized. The course content includes the structure and physiology of economically important insects and how to manage them. Your studies will include plant pathology with a focus on the disease cycle (including symptoms, defense response and strategies for control). You will also receive an introduction to the role of biotechnology in controlling insects, diseases and weeds.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Corequisites:
PYSL 280
Prerequisites:
BOTA 180 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 283 Analytical Chemistry
Your studies will focus on an intensive survey of the basic methods and chemistry of manual analytical techniques. You will gain an appreciation of good laboratory practices (GLP) and its relevance to the field of biotechnology. Your laboratory work will focus on the skills required in analytical techniques.
6.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
48.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 189 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 192 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 287 Organic Chemistry
The course provides an introduction to organic and biological compounds. The course content includes the structure, properties, nomenclature and reactions of the major functional groups. You will learn about current organic techniques and their relevance to biotechnology. Laboratory experiments will help you become familiar with safety precautions and handling and disposal of organic compounds.
4.0
Credit Units
58.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
COMM 191 Communications 1
You will receive instruction and practice in interpersonal communication, oral communication and business correspondence skills. You will also gain an understanding and appreciation of the organization and planning involved in the job search process. Developing the interpersonal, oral and written skills you will need in your job search will be emphasized.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
ENVR 183 Environment, Ethics and Society
You will learn the principles of sustainable development and the ways to apply them in the practice of this discipline. You will also gain an understanding of the potential of technology to be used for the betterment of society. You will be involved in several exercises concerning professional responsibility, competence and accountability.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
GENE 181 Genetics
The course provides an introduction to transmission genetics. You will explore Mendelian genetics, modes of inheritance, mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genes, chromosomes, mutations, DNA repair and population genetics.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
PYSL 280 Plant Physiology
The course provides an introduction to plant function study. The course content includes water relationships, mineral nutrition, translocation, environmental physiology (including light, temperature, moisture, soil texture and soil fertility), light in control mechanisms, dormancy flowering, tropism, hormones and differential growth, light in photosynthesis assimilation and metabolism, flowering, fruit set, seed development, inhibition and germination, disease and senescence.
6.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
48.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
BOTA 182
Prerequisites:
BOTA 180 Minimum Grade of 60
QC__ 280 Quality Control and Assurance in Laboratories
The course provides an in-depth overview of the quality assurance methods used in industries and organizations. Your studies will focus on the statistical and operational aspects of quality assurance in activities (such as sample handling, instrumentation, analysis, record keeping and management). You will discuss the quality assurance protocols used by various international agencies. These include International Standards Organizations (ISO), the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) and Health Canada.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
RDGR 281 Radiation Safety Certificate
You will learn about all aspects of radiation safety. The course content includes radiation physics, safety precautions and emergency procedures. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a Level I Radiation Safety Certificate.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
STAT 185 Introductory Statistics and Computer Applications
The course provides an introduction to basic statistical methods and using computers to solve statistical and related problems. Statistical topics include elementary probability, random variables and their distributions, frequency distributions, measures of location and variability, sampling theory and an introduction to statistical applications. Computing topics include using calculators, computer basics and spreadsheets.
5.0
Credit Units
72.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
COMM 289 Communications 2
You will receive instruction and practice in technical writing and oral communication for the technologist. You will practice research methods, report writing, and oral presentation skills appropriate to the profession.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
COMM 191 Minimum Grade of 60
GENE 282 Molecular Biology 1
You will study DNA synthesis methods, transcription and translation. You will learn the techniques performed in a biotechnology laboratory (such as transformation, PCR, Southern blot and DNA sequencing).
6.0
Credit Units
93.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
MICR 184
Prerequisites:
BIOC 281 Minimum Grade of 60
HSTC 183 Microtechniques
You will receive an overview of the principles of microtechniques (including preparing plant and animal tissues for the production of permanent slides). The course content includes the use, care and handling of tissue processing equipment, microtomes and related slide preparation equipment. You will receive training in the preparation and use of tissue fixatives and stains, embedding, mounting and storing paraffin sections. You will be introduced to tissue sectioning, staining and producing permanent slides. Special techniques (including plastic embedding, histochemical staining, fluorescent staining and in situ hybridization) will be introduced.
4.0
Credit Units
61.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ANAT 182 Minimum Grade of 60
and BOTA 180 Minimum Grade of 60
LABT 182 Laboratory Preparation Techniques 1
Preparing material for first and second year laboratories will help you learn how to perform functions normally expected of a laboratory technician. You will prepare chemical solutions, stains, reagents and various types of culture media. You will receive an introduction to the operation and care of autoclaves. You will be involved in properly caring for and maintaining glassware and equipment, inventory procedures and ordering supplies. You will also perform general housekeeping duties required in a laboratory.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Corequisites:
MICR 184
LABT 184 Analytical Instrumentation 1
The course provides an introduction to optical methods and the electroanalytical method of instrumental analysis. Lectures will provide the necessary chemical background and the construction and mode of operation of the instruments used in these areas. Lab periods will introduce you to basic operating techniques, help you explore the effects of operational parameters on data quality and allow you to look at several applications.
6.0
Credit Units
93.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
LABT 187
Prerequisites:
BIOC 281 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 283 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 287 Minimum Grade of 60
MICR 184 General Microbiology
You will study microorganisms in the areas of the history and development of microbiology, laboratory methods, characteristics and cultivation of bacteria, and control of microorganisms. You will receive an introduction to microbial taxonomy and nomenclature. You will also learn techniques for safely handling, isolating and identifying bacteria.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
LABT 182 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or LABT 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
STAT 281 Statistics and Computer Applications
Building on the knowledge you gained in STAT 185 (Introductory Statistics and Computer Applications), you will continue studying statistical and computing topics. These include confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, regression and correlation analysis, analysis of variance, experimental design, non parametric tests, computer basics, application of spreadsheets to statistical applications and standard statistical programs.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
COAP 185 Minimum Grade of 60
or STAT 185 Minimum Grade of 60
GENE 283 Molecular Biology 2
You will study the structure and function of proteins and amino acids. You will also explore the topics of intellectual property, patents and ethics in the biosciences area. Your lab work will include the separation, isolation and purification of proteins.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GENE 282 Minimum Grade of 60
GENE 284 Molecular Biology 3
You will study nucleic acid biochemistry. Your lab work will include various methods of separation, isolation and purification of RNA, and DNA sequencing.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GENE 283 Minimum Grade of 60
IMMU 280 Immunology and Hematology
The course will begin with a brief study of hematology. Laboratory techniques (including leukocyte enumeration and differentiation) will be emphasized. The immunology section includes a study of innate and adaptive immunity as it occurs in health and disease. You will discuss humoral and cell-mediated systems. Cellular interactions (including the roles of antibody, complement and lymphhokines) and tolerance will be emphasized. You will briefly discuss medical applications.
5.0
Credit Units
72.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
LABT 282
Prerequisites:
ANAT 182 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 184 Minimum Grade of 60
LABT 281 Analytical Instrumentation 2
Building on skills you developed in LABT 184 (Analytical Instrumentation 1), you will study gas chromatograph (GC), liquid chromatograph (LC) and capillary electrophoresis (CE) instruments. In addition to conventional instruments, the mass spectrometer (MS) will be used with GC, LC and CE. The techniques and applications you learn will be related to current applications and areas of research in biotechnology. Your laboratory work will emphasize hands-on experience with each instrument. You will be introduced to manual and computer-software control of the essential operational aspects of the analytical instruments.
6.0
Credit Units
96.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
LABT 184 Minimum Grade of 60
LABT 282 Tissue Culture
The plant tissue culture component includes an introduction to plant tissue culture techniques (including micro-propagation, callus culture, somatic embryogenesis, shoot regeneration, microspore embryogenesis and transformation techniques). The course will introduce accession of material sterilization techniques, media preparation maintenance of plant cultures and working in a laminar flow hood. The animal tissue culture section involves studying different types of cell cultures, preparation of materials and sterilization techniques, sub-culturing, viability counts, viral propagation, primary cell cultures and managing a cell line.
4.0
Credit Units
56.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
IMMU 280
Prerequisites:
ANAT 182 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and PYSL 280 Minimum Grade of 60
LABT 283 Laboratory Preparation Techniques 2
Building on the skills you developed in LABT 182 (Laboratory Preparation Techniques 1), you will continue applying information and developing your laboratory preparation skills. You will prepare materials for first and second year laboratories in the areas of chemistry, physiology, immunology, plant tissue culture, molecular biology and applied microbiology. You will demonstrate basic supervisory skills, operate and maintain autoclaves and other laboratory equipment (as time permits) and perform general laboratory housekeeping duties. You will also spend time caring for and maintaining laboratory glassware and performing inventory duties.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Corequisites:
MICR 281
Prerequisites:
LABT 182 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 184 Minimum Grade of 60
MICR 281 Applied Microbiology
You will study microbiology as it relates to air, water, milk and other foods, soil and sewage. You will learn about the beneficial and detrimental aspects of microbiology in industry. The areas covered include the petroleum and mining industries, milk, milk products, and other food industries, pharmaceutical production and other fermentation processes. You will receive instruction on how to establish and maintain culture collections. You will receive an introduction to medical microbiology. Your laboratory work will include preparing sampling equipment and media, performing sampling procedures, transporting, storing and culturing samples, tabulating, recording, analyzing and evaluating results, determining microbial counts as an indication of quality, isolating and identifying bacteria and fungi involved in various aspects of applied microbiology and performing a project in culture preservation. You will take tours of various local industries to allow you to observe applied microbiology in action.
6.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
48.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
LABT 283
Prerequisites:
MICR 184 Minimum Grade of 60
and LABT 182 Minimum Grade of 60
