(UBC BIOT 201) Examines the principles of general laboratory safety including the handling of chemicals, biological materials, and radioisotopes. Describes regulatory requirements and the regulatory agents responsible for general laboratory safety, chemical, biological, and radiation safety.

(UBC BIOT 205) Examines the history, scope and relevance of the field of microbiology. Discusses microbial structure, nutrition, growth and metabolism, the control of microorganisms and antimicrobial chemotherapy. Examines metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis, protein synthesis and regulation of enzyme activity. Performs techniques employed in enumeration and characterization of microorganisms, and procedures that distinguish between the major microbial groups.

(UBC BIOT 203) Surveys the world of biotechnology including the ethical implications of this technology. Includes fermentation, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, cell fusion, cell culture, immobilization, and enzyme technologies as well as their applications.

(UBC BIOT 207) This anatomy and physiology course compares different animals and their anatomical and physiological similarities and differences.

This course covers structure and bonding in organic compounds, acidity and basicity, factors affecting boiling point and solubility, extractions, nomenclature, and structure determination using IR and NMR spectroscopy. The preparations and reactions of alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, and sulfides will be examined. Laboratory exercises include the isolation and identification of natural products, qualitative tests for the identification of functional groups, preparation of samples for infrared analysis, and qualitative analysis by gas chromatography. Prerequisites: UBC CHEM 121 and CHEM 123

(UBC BIOT 231) This course will introduce you to the writing, speaking, research and presentation skills you will need to successfully carry out your professional communication tasks. You will learn how to organize and present technical information in memos and reports. In COMM 3343, your research on a controversial biotechnology topic will be incorporated into both a formal written report and an oral presentation. As industry requires high literacy levels, we will continue to focus on English grammar and editing skills.

(UBC BIOT 241) This is an introductory course on the application of computers and information technology in the field of biotechnology. The course covers the use of spreadsheets as tools for the manipulation and analysis of biological data, the use of database tools for the cataloguing and analysis of data, the use of the computer as a data presentation tool, and the use of web based biological databases and data analysis tools.

(UBC BIOT 206) Discusses microbial genetics, recombination, plasmids and recombination DNA techniques. Describes eucaryotic and procaryotic viruses, and surveys major groups of microorganisms. Also describes the role of microorganisms in the environment, industrial microbiology and biotechnology. Using a microbial system, employs procedures used in the identification of microorganisms, the evaluation of antimicrobial activity, the growth and quantification of phage and detection of mutagens and carcinogens. Prerequisites: BIOT 3201

(UBC BIOT 310) Examines the inner workings of the animal (mammalian) cell and the application of this knowledge in biotechnology. Includes lecture topics on methods of cell biology, membranes, intracellular compartments, cell signalling, and cell division. Includes lab techniques such as cell culture, monoclonal antibody productions, and gene transfer. Prerequisites: BIOT 3201 and BIOT 3210

(UBC BIOT 208) Examines the physiology of plants as it relates to water relations, nutrition, transport, photosynthesis, plant growth regulation, plant growth and development, stress physiology and plant biochemistry. Discusses the plant anatomy of angiosperms and gymnosperms including reproductive structures, tissues, root and shoot systems.

(UBC BIOT 398) Provides application of theory and practical training from Levels 1 and 2. This is a paid position in industry acquired with the assistance of the Cooperative Education Office. The position must be a minimum of 12 weeks to qualify for credit.

This course covers the nomenclature, properties, preparations, and reactions of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, amines, amino acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Laboratory work involves the synthesis of a variety of compounds, isolation and purification techniques, qualitative and quantitative analysis using instrumentation. Students should be fluent with the following topics from CHEM 3338: nomenclature of hydrocarbons, alkenes, and alcohols, assign stereochemistry (R,S / E,Z), draw the mechanism of a substitution / elimination reaction, identify the hybridization used in bonding, resonance structures, proton NMR and IR spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 3338

(UBC BIOT 232) Builds on the curriculum in COMM 3343. You will learn how to write routine and persuasive business correspondence; organize and present instructions for procedures; and prepare and deliver an effective oral and written biotechnology-relevant proposal. In COMM 4443, you will also learn the interpersonal skills you will need to communicate effectively during team project work. Prerequisites: COMM 3343

(UBC BIOT 242) The course covers the organization and graphical representation of data, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, variation and other measures; probability theory and laws, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing with both large and small samples; application to population means, proportions, difference of population means, paired differences; method of least squares, linear regression and correlation, goodness-of-fit tests and a brief introduction to analysis of variance. Multivariate techniques, applied to microarray analysis, will also be introduced.

(UBC BIOT 307) Introduces genetic analysis viewed from the molecular level. Includes Mendel's Laws, chromosome mapping, DNA structure, gene mutation, and the genetic basis for recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: BIOT 4201

(UBC BIOT 309) Deals with vascular plants and tissue culture techniques used in the plant biotechnology field including micropropagation, callus culture, embryogenesis, organogenesis, protoplast culture and plant transformation protocols. Prerequisites: BIOT 4260

(UBC BIOT 311) Looks at the structure and properties of proteins, as well as their function in living cells. Includes techniques for studying proteins, enzymology, and the relationship of protein structure to function. Prerequisites: CHEM 4438

(UBC BIOT 313) Explores the concepts, language, and techniques of scientific pharmacology. Includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacoeconomics, drug assay systems, and the clinical trials process.

(UBC BIOT 210) Studies fermenter design and operation. Discusses instrumentation required for biological process. Assesses various methods of downstream processing of fermentation broths. Analyzes economics of fermentation and downstream processing. Presents waste treatment systems with examples taken from biotechnology. Prerequisites: BIOT 4201

(UBC BIOT 323) This course covers the principles and practise of sample preparation and laboratory techniques commonly encountered in chemical analysis. Specific emphasis will be given to techniques of interest for biotechnology. Major topics also include the correct use of statistical methods in chemical analysis, the theory and applications of extractions to the biotechnology field and the use of electrochemical methods in chemical analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 4438 and MATH 4442

Fosters abilities and values required for ethical decision making at work. Develops skills in logical analysis, a working knowledge of moral principles and theories, and the ability to diagnose and resolve moral disagreements commonly found at work. Examines and applies moral principles to historically famous cases in manufacturing, human resources, management, engineering, health care, and computing. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.

(UBC BIOT 306) Divided into two major sections: Virology and Immunology. Provides an overview of bacterial, plant and animal viruses. The lab provides experience in handling and manipulating viruses. Covers humoral immunity, the complement system, and cell-mediated immunity. Also provides training in some of the techniques of immunology, such as ELISA, proliferative assay, Western blot, and determination of antibody titre. Prerequisites: BIOT 4201 and BIOT 5220

(UBC BIOT 308) Continues from Molecular Genetics 1 in its coverage of the principles of genetic analysis. Includes recombinant DNA technology, regulation of gene expression, mutation, recombination, transposable elements, and extranuclear DNA. Also covers advanced topics in Molecular Genetics, such as its application in cancer biology. Prerequisites: BIOT 5220

(UBC BIOT 312) Discusses the generation of metabolic energy through an examination of the central pathways involved in the oxidation of fuel molecules. Examines the biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors. Analyzes the process of photosynthesis and its role in providing biological systems with free energy. Studies methods used for the isolation, purification and analysis of simple and complex biopolymers. Prerequisites: BIOT 5240

(UBC BIOT 352) Teaches the biotechnology student the to assist in the management of a biotechnology facility. Emphasizes the importance of Total Quality Management together with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices. Shows how to develop a quality management system based on ISO 9000 standards. Discusses government regulations. Teaches management practices appropriate for a biotechnology facility, including basic human resource management, and financial administration.

(UBC BIOT 399) The second of two BCIT Co-op Work Terms, enables application of learning in an industrial setting. This is a paid position in industry acquired with the assistance of the Cooperative Education Office. This position must be a minimum of 12 weeks to qualify for credit.

The course provides an overview of the basic skills of a manager and applies these skills through a series of projects and case studies. It examines the evolution of management and the organizational culture and environment. It also teaches the decision-making skills and the skills involved in planning, organizing, leading and controlling, including planning and facilitating change, teamwork, applying motivational techniques and effective communication.

(UBC BIOT 324) Students apply the principles and laboratory procedures for the modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis routinely used in biotechnology: spectroscopic methods including visible, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, chromatography (gas and high performance liquid chromatography), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, x-ray methods and electrophoresis. Specific emphasis will be given to the correct operation and troubleshooting of all instruments used. A laboratory-based project will require the students to demonstrate teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills. Prerequisites: CHEM 5509

Develops advanced skills in critical analysis, close reading and composition through lectures, discussion and group activities in which students analyze and evaluate materials from various disciplines. Readings might come from professional journals, reports, newspapers, magazines and literature. Multimedia such as video, music and the Internet may also be included. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.