This course equips students with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in biotechnology, focusing on the essential skills required for entry-level laboratory positions and further study in the field. Students will train in molecular biology, microbiology, and biomanufacturing techniques, including DNA extraction and analysis, protein quantification, PCR, aseptic technique, and cell culture.
Emphasis is placed on laboratory safety, documentation, and technical communication, as well as industry practices such as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), quality control, data integrity principles, and regulatory expectations. Students will maintain laboratory notebooks, write technical reports, and complete structured exercises that reflect real-world laboratory workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs).