Title: Syllabus
Course: BTEC-1100-301-302-303-F21

BTEC 1100: Applied Molecular Biology

This course introduces concepts and processes used in applied molecular biology.

INSTRUCTOR:     Chuck Rettberg

charles.rettberg@slcc.edu

JHS 254B

PREREQUISITES: Students are required to have completed BTEC 1000 with a B or better.

COURSE MATERIALS: Students need access to the Canvas online course management system (slcc.instructure.com). Instructional material can only be accessed through Canvas. A lab coat and lab notebook will be provided.

COURSE FORMAT and OBJECTIVES: The course uses a hybrid, competency-based format in which online instruction and activities are reinforced by select laboratory experiences. Students may conduct experiments during the open lab hours whenever it suits their own schedule.

LEARNING LAB: JHS 263. Semester breaks and college holidays are observed. Students must sign up for lab time through biotech.youcanbook.me. All students who work in the lab must clean up after themselves, participate in community chores, and maintain an environment conducive to experimentation and learning for all who use the learning lab.

GRADING: Grades will be assessed as described below.

Students must achieve a B or better on all aspects of each assignment to proceed to the next biotechnology course.

Assessments |
Lab Math Quizzes | 40 points
Dilutions | 24 points
Lab Math Exam | 75 points
Molecular Biology Exam | 41 points
Final Exam | 100 points
Hands on Lab | 240 points
TOTAL | 520 points

Final % | Grade
93–100 | A
90–92 | A-
87–89 | B+
83–86 | B
80–82 | B-
77–79 | C+
73–76 | C
70–72 | C-
67–69 | D+
63–66 | D
60–62 | D-
Below 60 | E

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1. Plagiarism/cheating will result in zero credit for the applicable assignment.
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4. SLCC is committed to fostering and assessing the following student learning outcomes in its courses:

*Acquiring substantive knowledge in the field of their choice

*Developing quantitative literacies

*Developing the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged

*Thinking critically

*Communicating effectively

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