Title: Welcome Copy
Course: BTEC-1100-301-302-303-F21

BTEC 1100 Welcome

Course Overview

This course teaches students practical aspects of DNA technology that includes restriction digestion, properties of plasmids, recombinant DNA cloning, gel electrophoresis, and the polymerase chain reaction. Calculations commonly used in the lab are also covered.

About Me

Hello Students,

My name is Chuck Rettberg, I am one of the faculty members in the SLCC Biotechnology Program. My role in this course, is to work alongside your instructor to help you succeed in this course.

I've received a B.A. and M.S. from the University of Montana and a Ph.D in Human Genetics from the University of Utah. I've researched the study of the structure and function of RNA molecules involved in protein synthesis and the molecular evolution of the RNA World.

Outside of class I stay busy raising two young boys and participating in a variety of mountain sports.

If you need to contact me:

Chuck Rettberg

chuck.rettberg@slcc.edu

801-957-2389

Instructor Participation Expectations

- I will log into the course at least five days a week, Monday through Saturday.
- I will respond to emails, Canvas messages, and calls within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
- I will grade your assignments within one week.

Student Participation Expectations

- You are expected to spend 6-9 hours per week on the course through the full semester, or more hours per week if you want to complete in less than a semester
- You are expected to participate in the course, online or in the lab, at least twice a week.

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