Bioreactor Technology
Skills needed to serve as a technician in the biotechnology and biomanufacturing industries. Students grow and monitor bacterial and yeast cultures that produce recombinant proteins, emulating the large-scale production used in industry. Cleaning, sterilization, aseptic inoculation, operation, and monitoring of fermenters and bioreactors. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) will be emphasized.
Biotechnology Work Experience
Work experience for students in the Biotechnology Program through internships in the biotechnology industry. Students do internships in local academic/government institutions and biotechnology companies. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
3D Printing & Solid Modeling
Overview of 3D Printing, from its origins to its revolutionary future, and its impact on the
design process. Produce a simple part in a 3D modeling software and print it. Experience
using two significant categories of 3D printers.