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  2007-2008 COURSES AT BTCI  
 


NEW:
BIOTECHNOLOGY: THE BASICS
July 21-25, 2008, 9:00am-4:00pm, lunch provided.


This course is designed to introduce teachers to the fundamentals of biotechnology. The course will begin with a review of DNA structure and function. From there we will explore how different tools are used to investigate and analyze DNA. Topics include DNA extraction, micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digestion, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and bacterial transformation. In addition, there will be opportunities to discuss bioethics, develop your laboratory preparatory skills, and collaborate with other teachers to integrate biotechnology into your curriculum. If your knowledge of biotechnology is limited or you want to brush up on basic biotechnology techniques, this is the course for you!

BTCI Course Fee: $400. Viterbo University or Edgewood College credits available for additional fees. Viterbo fees= $270 for 3 graduate education credits ($90/credit), Viterbo registration and fee payment is handled the first day of class, July 21. Edgewood cost and credits to be announced.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY: BEYOND THE BASICS
July 28 - August 1, 2008, 9:00am-4:00pm, lunch provided.


This course is designed to help teachers bring advanced biotechnology concepts to the classroom by focusing on gene expression. Topics include: reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, ligation, microarrays, and protein purification. Pre-requisites: Biotechnology: The Basics or a working knowledge of micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, and polymerase chain reaction. In addition, there will be opportunities to discuss bioethics and collaborate with other teachers to integrate biotechnology into your curriculum. If you feel comfortable with basic biotechnology techniques, but want to learn advanced concepts from this rapidly developing field, this is the course for you!

BTCI Course Fee: $400. Viterbo University or Edgewood College credits available for additional fees. Viterbo fees= $270 for 3 graduate education credits ($90/credit), Viterbo registration and fee payment is handled the first day of class, July 21. Edgewood cost and credits to be announced.

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For more information, please contact Barbara Bielec, K-12 Program Coordinator.
 

 
  FOR MORE INFORMATION  
 
  • Contact: Dr. Karin Borgh, Executive Director
    BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI)
    5445 East Cheryl Parkway
    Madison, Wisconsin, USA 53711
    608-277-2508; FAX:608-273-6992
    e-mail: karin.borgh@btci.org
  • Contact: Barbara Bielec, BTCI K-12 Program Coordinator
    BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI)
    5445 East Cheryl Parkway
    Madison, Wisconsin, USA 53711
    608-277-2618; FAX:608-273-6992
    e-mail: barbara.bielec@btci.org

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