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Department of Temple College Biotechnology Program

The Biotechnology Programs consists of 28-29 semester hours of high-quality lecture and laboratory courses and a hands-on internship or "capstone experience" in a local research/biotechnology laboratory. The program provides the student with the technical skills and knowledge to work in a number of biotechnology fields. It also provides a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue a bachelor's and/or graduate degree. Students must complete all prerequisite courses or already possess a science related degree before starting the program. The program officially starts fall of 2007. The Introduction to Biotechnology, BITC 1311, will be offered spring of 2007.

Course Listing

BIOL 1406

Biology for Science Majors I

Considers the nature of science, simple chemistry important in biological systems, cytology, energetics, mitosis and meiosis, patterns of inheritance, DNA and its structure, gene regulation, evolution, populations and ecology.

BIOL 1407

General Biology I

Considers the great diversity of living organisms. A Discussion of how living things are classified and of the Five Kingdom scheme leads to an analysis of each of the Kingdoms with special emphasis on the form and function of the most advanced members of the Plant, and Animal Kingdoms. Viruses also investigated,. This course meets the recommended requirement for BIOL 1424.

CHEM 1311

General Chemistry I

1311 provides a basis for advanced work in the sciences. Topics covered include fundamental laws and theories, the structure of matter and periodic classification relationships, bonding theory, acids, bases and salts, properties of gases and solutions. Emphasis is placed chemical calculations.

H.S. Algebra II

CHEM 1111

General Chemistry Laboratory I

The laboratory work involves beginning laboratory techniques, lab safety, fundamental experimental data operations, and chemical calculations. Experiments involve General Chemistry I theory. Chem 1311 Concurrent enrollment.

CHEM 1408

Introductory Chemistry II

This course is the equivalent of CHEM 1407 but with allied health emphasis. Topics include radioactivity, classes of organic compounds and their reactions. Also included is the study of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, DNA and RNA, and important substances in biological processes. Includes a laboratory portion related to the lecture material.

CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1105 or CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111

ENGL 1301

Composition I

1301 consists of an intensive study of the principles of writing, analysis and discussion of expository selections, theme writing, collateral reading, and grammar. W

ENGL 1302

Composition II

Emphasis is placed on the careful reading of, and critical and analytical writing about, selected literary genre. Research writing is required. W

ENGL 1301 or credit for ENGL 1301 by examination.

1321

Business and Professional Communication

Theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Emphasis is on the importance of both listening and speaking to help students develop skills necessary for communication in interpersonal, small group, and public business interactions.

MATH 1314

College Algebra

This course explores the properties of several common types of functions along with their graphs. Functions include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and inverses. Methods of solving systems of equations and an introduction to matrices are also studied. Students will be required to use a calculator.

H.S. Algebra II or TSI exempt

MATH 2342

Elementary Statistical Methods

This course includes topics from probability and statistics. Emphasis is on the use of various distributions, measurements, sampling methods, hypothesis testing, and written analysis of results. Regression analysis is included. Students will be required to use a calculator and/or computer.

Math 1314 or Math 1324 or Algebra II

MATH 2412

Pre-Calculus

his course includes an integrated treatment necessary for calculus. Topics include trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, radian and degree measure, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, inverse trigonometric functions, vectors (parametric and polar representations are included), conic sections, sequences and series, and mathematical induction. Students will be required to use a calculator.

Math 1314 or its equivalent or Texas Success Initiative exempt (ACT, SAT, TAKS).

MATH 2413

Calculus I

This course includes limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic functions, various applications of the derivatives, maxima and minima, differentials and anti-differentiation, mean value theorem for derivatives, integration of simple forms and constant of integration, the definite integral, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, and L/Hospital’s rule. Students will be required to use a calculator.

High School calculus, Math 2412 or Math 1348

BITC 1311

Introduction to Biotechnology

An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics, and laboratory safety practices. Students will be required to perform basic laboratory skills of pipetting, weighing, and preparing solutions; describe various applications of biotechnology; identify various biotechnology career opportunities; and practice laboratory safety.