Course Overview
A collaborative effort between BCIT Biotechnology, the Greater Vancouver School Districts and various local biotechnology companies to provide Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to learn what biotechnology is and carry out hands-on exploration of the techniques used in biotechnology. Students spend five days working in a modern life sciences lab performing hands-on experiments in microbiology, plant science, genetics and cell biology, and also visit a biotechnology company to learn more about what these companies do and what careers in this area are like.
Prerequisite(s)
- Must be in Grade 10, 11, or 12.
Credits
0.0
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
$256.35
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 student will be able to:
- Understand what biotechnology is and how it fits into life sciences research.
- Describe some of the techniques and tools used in biotechnology.
- Know the applications of biotechnology in areas such as health, agriculture and the environment.
- Have hands-on experience with biotechnology and life sciences research techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, aseptic culture of bacterial and mammalian cells, and plant propagation.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BIOT 0001 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 53928
Dates
Apr 20 - Apr 24 Loading
- CRN 53928
- $256.35 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 - Apr 24 | Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW09 |
| Apr 20 | Mon | 09:00 - 09:50 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 206 |
| Apr 21 | Tue | 09:00 - 09:50 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 117 |
| Apr 22 | Wed | 09:00 - 10:20 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 121 |
| Apr 23 | Thu | 10:00 - 10:50 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 121 |
| Apr 24 | Fri | 12:30 - 15:20 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 117 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Supipi Duffy
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.
- The Biotechnology Career Awareness Workshop is offered to high school students Grades 10 - 12 in April and November each year. Preference is given to Grade 12 students first. Students must complete and submit an application form through their school districts. Selection is made by the BCIT Biotechnology department and students are notified of their acceptance and when they can register. Selection is based on grade, district allotment and date students submit their application form. Tuition is based on domestic student fees. International students pay 3x the domestic rate. For further information please contact Kathy White, Program Assistant by e-mail at kathy_white@bcit.ca or call 604-432-8456.
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