Biotech 212: Basic Laboratory Skills and Safety

This 10-page syllabus provides an overview of the Basic Laboratory Skills and Safety course taught at Kennedy-King College. This course introduces students to basic skills and techniques needed to work in a biotechnology lab, with an emphasis on quality standards. During the course, students will learn techniques, including measuring, weighing, mixing solutions, following and writing procedures, keeping records, making observations, using instrument manuals, and more. Principles of metrology, laboratory hazards and safety procedures, and the regulation of chemicals are also covered.

The syllabus includes a course description, course objectives, a suggested topical outline, suggested texts, and more.