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Community College of Rhode Island — Biotechnology

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BIOL 1000-10 Cell Biology for Technology
- Introduction to basic lab safety practices, the use of the MSDS
- Use of micropettors to measure small volumes and the mathematics of serial dilutions
- Techniques of protein separation and the determination of molecular weight
BIOL 1300 Orientation to Biotechnology
BIOL 1310 Introductory Biotechnology Skills
- Laboratory use of spectrophotometer and centrifuge
- Practice of sterility in biotechnology research and production: gowning procedures, use of the bio-safety cabinet, and aseptic technique
BIOL 2480 General Microbiology
- Introduction to bacterial microscopy and microscopic measurements
- Practice gram staining bacterial cultures, darkfield and phase microscopy, and anaerobic cultures
CHMT 1121 Chemical Technology IA
- Demonstrate the correct use of various methods of spectrophotometry
INST 1010 Introduction to Instrumentation Technology
- Calibrate and operate various instrumentation and process control systems typically found in manufacturing or laboratory settings