- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
A collaborative effort between BCIT, the Greater Vancouver School Districts and various local Biotechnology companies to provide Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to experience the field of biotechnology as a career path. Students spend five days in an actual biotech lab, and also visit companies in the field.
Prerequisite(s)
- Must be in Grade 10, 11, or 12.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$233.64
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of BIOT 0001 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 36944
Duration
Mon Dec 11 - Fri Dec 15 (5 days)
- 5 days
- CRN 36944
- Domestic fees $233.64International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Dec 11 - Dec 15 | Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 206 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$233.64
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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The Biotechnology Career Awareness Workshop is for high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12. Students must first complete an application form and submit to Kathy White @ kathy_white@bcit.ca. Application packages will be sent to the school districts sometime in late October. After the application deadline closes, there is a selection process with preference given to Grade 12 students first. Once the selection process is complete, students will be notified they can register and pay for the course. For further information, please contact the Project Manager at kathy_white@bcit.ca.
Status
Full
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Learn about the techniques and tools used in biotechnology.
- Learn about the applications of biotechnology in fields such as health, agriculture and the environment.
- Have hands-on experience with common biotechnology techniques such as aseptic culture, DNA isolation/analysis and cell culture.
Effective as of Winter 2011
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