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BIO 252P - Biology Laboratory Practicum


Credits: 2
120 Practicum Hours

Prerequisites: BIO 155 and BIO 156,  Cumulative GPA 2.0

 
Description
(Formerly BTC-204P) This laboratory practicum provides students with experience at a university research facility or affiliated biotech industry laboratory. Techniques learned in BIO 155 and BIO 156 are applied in a research setting to give the student more experience while learning practical applications for laboratory procedures.  Student performance is evaluated by a faculty coordinator and laboratory supervisor.  This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Construct a logbook or research notebook of all laboratory/work-related experiences.
  2. Demonstrate personal and professional skills including an acceptable work record as required by host laboratory.
  3. Evaluate protocols using proper equipment to collect data in the laboratory.
  4. Summarize the internship experience in a written document outlining laboratory techniques utilized in the internship.
Listed Topics
  1. Topics are determined by nature of internship experience.
Reference Materials
Provided by faculty coordinator and placement site
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023


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