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BIO-140A Environmental Biology Lab
This course provides a laboratory component to complement BIO 140. Emphasis is placed on laboratory and field experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of environmental interrelationships and of contemporary environmental issues. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.
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BIO-155 Nutrition
This course covers the biochemistry of foods and nutrients with consideration of the physiological effects of specialized diets for specific biological needs. Topics include cultural, religious, and economic factors that influence a person's acceptance of food, as well as nutrient requirements of the various life stages. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the functions and sources of nutrients, the mechanisms of digestion, and the nutritional requirements of all age groups.
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BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
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BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I
This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include body organization, homeostasis, cytology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and special senses. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Select sections of this course are eligible for OPTIONAL individual Honors projects (look for section numbers with an "H").
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BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II
This course provides a continuation of the comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism, nutrition, acid-base balance, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Select sections of this course are eligible for OPTIONAL individual Honors projects (look for section numbers with an "H").
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BIO-250 Genetics
This course covers principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell genetics. Emphasis is placed on the molecular basis of heredity, chromosome structure, patterns of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, evolution, and biotechnological applications. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and describe genetic phenomena and demonstrate knowledge of important genetic principles.
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BIO-271 Pathophysiology
This course provides an in-depth study of human pathological processes and their effects on homeostasis. Emphasis is placed on interrelationships among organ systems in deviations from homeostasis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of pathophysiology.
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BIO-275 Microbiology
This course covers principles of microbiology and the impact these organisms have on man and the environment. Topics include the various groups of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, genetics, microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases, immunology, and selected practical applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining, culture methods, and identification of microorganisms.
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BIO-280 Biotechnology
This course provides experience in selected laboratory procedures. Topics include proper laboratory techniques in biology and chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify laboratory techniques and instrumentation in basic biotechnology.
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BMT-111 Introduction to Biomedical Field
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of the health care delivery system. Topics include hospital organization and structure, BMET duties and responsibilities, and the professional and social interrelationships between services. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of hospital organization as related to BMET duties.
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BMT-112 Hospital Safety Standards
This course covers national, state, and local standards pertaining to hospital safety. Topics include electrical safety, gas safety, SMDA reporting, and JCAHO and FPA compliance. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct PM and safety inspections in compliance with safety regulations.
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BMT-211 Biomedical Measurements
This course introduces the human-instrument system and problems encountered in attempting to obtain measurements from a living body. Topics include electrodes, transducers, instrumentation, amplifiers, electrocardiographs, monitors, recorders, defibrillators, ESU units, and related equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
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BMT-212 BMET Instrumentation I
This course covers theory of operation, circuit analysis, troubleshooting techniques, and medical applications for a variety of instruments and devices. Topics include electrodes, transducers, instrumentation amplifiers, electrocardiographs, monitors, recorders, defibrillators, ESU units, and related equipment used in clinical laboratories, intensive care units, and research facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and certify that instrumentation meets manufacturer's original specifications.
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BMT-213 BMET Instrumentation II
This course provides continued study of theory of operation, circuit analysis, troubleshooting techniques, and medical applications for a variety of instruments and devices. Topics include instruments found in clinical laboratories, intensive care units, and research facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to repair, calibrate, and certify that instrumentation meets manufacturers' original specifications.
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BMT-223 Imaging Techniques/Laser Fundamentals
This course covers techniques associated with X-Ray, CT Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and ultrasound, along with fundamental concepts and applications of medical lasers. Topics include radiation interaction with matter, X-Ray emissions, beam restricting devices, laser energy generation, and laser usage in surgery and other related medical procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of imaging devices, evaluate, calibrate, align, and provide safety instruction in usage of medical lasers.
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BPR-111 Print Reading
This course introduces the basic principles of print reading. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic prints and visualize the features of a part or system.
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BPR-3011A Blueprint Reading
This course covers all of the fundamentals of the language of architecture. The symbols, lines, and terminology used in the architecture and residential construction trades are also covered. Upon completion of the course, the student is able to clearly understand a set of residential blueprints. 24 hours.
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BTC-150 Bioethics
This course introduces the current ethics issues surrounding the biotechnology industries. Topics will include risk assessment, the relationships between science, technology, and society, and the effects of new biotechnology products upon the natural world. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking skills in decision-making related to bioethical issues.
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BTC-181 Basic Laboratory Techniques
This course introduces the basic skills and knowledge necessary in a biological or chemical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on good manufacturing practices, safety, sustainable lab practices, solution preparation, and equipment operation and maintenance following standard operating procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and perform basic laboratory procedures using labware, solutions, and equipment according to prescribed protocols.
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BTC-281 Bioprocess Techniques
This course covers processes used in the production of biomolecules. Emphasis is placed on the production, characterization, and purification of biological products using fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, electrophoresis, chromatography, and other techniques used in industry. Upon completion, students should be able to produce biological products using the various methods of bioprocessing.
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BTC-285 Cell Culture
This course introduces the theory and practices required to successfully initiate and maintain plant or animal cell cultures. Topics include aseptic techniques, the growth environment, routine maintenance of cell cultures, specialized culture techniques, and various applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to grow, maintain, and manipulate cells in culture.
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BTC-3200C Molecular Biology Techniques
This 140-hour course is a combination of lectures and hands-on laboratories in Molecular Biology and recombinant DNA techniques. Students will learn hands-on laboratory techniques found in most molecular biology laboratories. Topics included are DNA and RNA structure, restriction enzymes, growth of bacteria, replication, transcription and translation. We will also cover the use of plasmids and vectors, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, isolation of DNA, Real-Time PCR, CRISPR, Western blotting, and digestion & analysis of DNA. Upon completion students will have the skills necessary for employment as a Laboratory Technician or Molecular Biologist. Prerequisites: 1) Must be 18 years of age or older AND 2) BioPharma Lab Skills Certificate OR of Bioscience Associate's degree or higher (unofficial OK). Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding programs or registration process.
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BTC-3200D Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
This 140-hour introduces the theory and practices required to successfully initiate and maintain animal cell culture. Topics include aseptic techniques, growth environment, routine maintenance of cell cultures, cryopreservation, transfection, and cell counting. Other topics include cloning techniques, suspension culture, serum-free culture, evaluation of cryopreserved cells, extraction of DNA from mammalian cells, specialized culture techniques, and various applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to grow, maintain, and manipulate cells in culture. Prerequisites: 1) Must be 18 years of age or older AND 2) BioPharma Lab Skills Certificate OR of Bioscience Associate's degree or higher (unofficial OK). Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding programs or registration process.
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BTC-3200G BioProcessing in Action
This 40-hour capstone course, students will perform hands-on activities in a simulated GMP manufacturing environment where they will document, verify and maintain records. Students will gain exposure to regulatory and compliance procedures. This course offers practical skills and experience that is required for this growing industry. It is designed to meet the training needs of technicians in the areas of Production, Media/Equipment Preparation, QC/QA and EM. At the end of this course, students will be prepared to meet the demands and expectations in the BioManufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, and Food Industries Prerequisites: Cleanroom Basics certificate OR Aseptic Processing certificate. Co-requisites: BioWork course OR a BioWork certificate. Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding programs or registration process.
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BTC-3200H Biowork 3.0
Students who complete this 148 hour BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing. Students will also participate in the Human Resource Development aspect of the course. The course includes eight (8) units related to Pharmaceutical Quality & cGMP; Working Safely; Measuring Process Parameters; Chemical Processes in Biomanufacturing; Equipment and Utilities; Unit Operations and Process Control; Facilities and the Manufacturing Environment; and Biomanufacturing Production. Prerequisites: 1) Must be 18 years of age or older AND 2) Show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency OR provide a copy of a transcript of any completed Associates degree or higher (unofficial transcripts OK). Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
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BTC-3200J BioWork DPS
Students who complete this BioWork Certificate course will gain the basic skills and general knowledge needed for entry-level process technicians in Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical Manufacturing. Students will also participate in the Career Development aspect of the course. The course includes eight (8) units related to Pharmaceutical Quality & cGMP; Working Safely; Measuring Process Parameters; Chemical Processes in Biomanufacturing; Equipment and Utilities; Unit Operations and Process Control; Facilities and the Manufacturing Environment; and Biomanufacturing Production. This course is for Durham Public Schools high school seniors only. Tuition is waived for Durham Public Schools high school students; students may be responsible for $116.25 for books and other fees. Please email ccp@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding this course or registration process.
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BTC-3300D Cleanroom Basics
This 24- hour training will provide students with the importance of proper gowning, cleanroom behavior, and gowning qualification. In addition, students will practice environmental monitoring (EM), proper sanitization, sterilization techniques in a cleanroom. At the end of the course, students will understand the procedures for gowning aseptically and performing proper contamination control. Co-requisites (previous/concurrent): BioWork Certificate Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration. Please email biotechce@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding programs or registration process
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BTC-3600B GMP and SOP
This 24-hour GMP and SOP course provides a broad overview of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP). This course covers six modules: orientation/refresher, deliberate documentation, conducting investigations, QC laboratory operations, SOP in a regulated environment, and effective SOP writing.
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BUS-110 Introduction to Business
This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. Select sections of this course are approved for the Global Distinction Program (See list on Durham Tech website).
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BUS-115 Business Law I
This course introduces the student to the legal and ethical framework of business. Contracts, negotiable instruments, the law of sales, torts, crimes, constitutional law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the court systems are examined. Upon completion the student should be able to identify legal and ethical issues that arise in business decisions and the laws that apply to them.