Course Overview
During the 2nd week of the Animal Cell Culture microcredential, you will continue sub-culturing cells to acquire the repetition and practice needed to master good aseptic technique. You will also learn how to prepare cells (aseptically) in 96-well plates and perform an ELISA and cell proliferation assay. Classroom time (~5 hours in-person or online) will be scheduled in between lab activities (~20 hours) to review procedures and further expand your knowledge base. Topics will include the types of cell-based assays and molecular analyses used to measure gene expression and recombinant protein or virus production. The course will end with a practical exam to assess your competency in animal cell culture with good aseptic technique.
Prerequisite(s)
- 70% in XBIO 4010
Credits
2.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$760.05
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the trainee will be able to:
- Explain some typical cell-based and molecular analyses that are performed with animal cells.
- Understand how animal cell culture is used in the production and biomanufacturing of recombinant proteins and viruses.
- Prepare animal cells for cell-based assays and molecular analyses.
- Analyze cell proliferation using a metabolic assay.
- Analyze protein secretion using an ELISA.
- Throughout XBIO 4020, the trainee will also continue to practice and increase their competency in performing routine cell culture that they began to develop in XBIO 4010.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Animal Cell Culture 2 (XBIO 4020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Animal Cell Culture
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of XBIO 4020 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68367
Dates
Jun 08 - Jun 12 Loading
- CRN 68367
- $760.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jun 12 | Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 206 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- If you are interested in completing this Microcredential (XBIO 4010 and XBIO 4020) please contact Sarah McLeod, the Biotechnology Program Head, by email at sarah_mcleod@bcit.ca. Please attach the following to your email: 1) An unofficial copy (pdf or scanned image) of your Bachelors degree transcripts that clearly shows your name, the post-secondary institution, program, level of study and successful completion of the required Cell Biology course (see Entrance Requirements) 2) A written statement (500 words or less), describing the level of lab experience you have including lab courses, employment, co-ops, internships or volunteer lab work and the lab techniques you are already familiar with. Also, describe your career goals and explain why you are interested in taking this animal cell culture microcredential. You may be asked to provide hard copies of your official transcripts and/or an identity document.
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