Institute of Biochemistry
(Faculty of Science)
Biotechnology (BTEC) Courses
BTEC 2301 [0.5 credit]
Biotechnology I
An introductory course on the science, technology, entrepreneurial skills and business considerations related to biotechnology. The course will survey broadly across the disciplines of Biology, including applications in agriculture, health, environment and industry.
Biotechnology I
An introductory course on the science, technology, entrepreneurial skills and business considerations related to biotechnology. The course will survey broadly across the disciplines of Biology, including applications in agriculture, health, environment and industry.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as BIOL 2301.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104.
Lectures one and a half hours a week, workshops two hours a week.
Also listed as BIOL 2301.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104.
Lectures one and a half hours a week, workshops two hours a week.
BTEC 3301 [0.5 credit]
Biotechnology II
An interdisciplinary course on interactions between science, invention and innovation in biotechnology. Case studies related to regional biotechnology opportunities; social and ethical issues impacting biotechnology.
Biotechnology II
An interdisciplinary course on interactions between science, invention and innovation in biotechnology. Case studies related to regional biotechnology opportunities; social and ethical issues impacting biotechnology.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as BIOL 3301.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301, BIOL 2104, or BIOL 2107, and BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201, or permission of the institute.
Lectures and laboratory/workshops three hours a week.
Also listed as BIOL 3301.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301, BIOL 2104, or BIOL 2107, and BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201, or permission of the institute.
Lectures and laboratory/workshops three hours a week.
BTEC 3302 [0.5 credit]
Regulations and Intellectual Property
Regulatory frameworks and intellectual property processes in biotechnology industries. Case studies and discussions of regulatory approval, compliance requirements, patentability criteria, IP protection, and ethical consideration in biotechnology innovation and commercialization.
Regulations and Intellectual Property
Regulatory frameworks and intellectual property processes in biotechnology industries. Case studies and discussions of regulatory approval, compliance requirements, patentability criteria, IP protection, and ethical consideration in biotechnology innovation and commercialization.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or permission of the Institute.
Workshop three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or permission of the Institute.
Workshop three hours a week.
BTEC 3303 [0.5 credit]
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) in biotechnology. Case studies and discussions of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and methodologies, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, data integrity, and trends to ensure high-quality standards in biotechnological products and processes.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) in biotechnology. Case studies and discussions of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and methodologies, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, data integrity, and trends to ensure high-quality standards in biotechnological products and processes.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or CHEM 2303.
Workshop three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or CHEM 2303.
Workshop three hours a week.
BTEC 3501 [0.5 credit]
Agrifood Technologies
Role of biotechnology in agriculture. Includes crop and animal biotechnology concepts for enhanced crop yield, pest resistance, nutritional quality, and livestock health. Principles of sustainable agriculture to promote environmentally friendly farming practices, ensuring a balance between productivity and ecological integrity.
Agrifood Technologies
Role of biotechnology in agriculture. Includes crop and animal biotechnology concepts for enhanced crop yield, pest resistance, nutritional quality, and livestock health. Principles of sustainable agriculture to promote environmentally friendly farming practices, ensuring a balance between productivity and ecological integrity.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2104.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2104.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
BTEC 4501 [0.5 credit]
Food Bio-Innovation
Biotechnological advancements transforming the food industry with emphasis on new food sources, new ingredients, and new production and processing methods.
Food Bio-Innovation
Biotechnological advancements transforming the food industry with emphasis on new food sources, new ingredients, and new production and processing methods.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
BTEC 4601 [0.5 credit]
Regenerative Medicine
In-depth exploration of regeneration medicine, focusing on the mechanisms, techniques, and applications involved in repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs. Students engage with cutting-edge research and innovative approaches in the field.
Regenerative Medicine
In-depth exploration of regeneration medicine, focusing on the mechanisms, techniques, and applications involved in repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs. Students engage with cutting-edge research and innovative approaches in the field.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 or HLTH 3303.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 or HLTH 3303.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
BTEC 4602 [0.5 credit]
Biotherapeutics and Vaccines
In-depth exploration of protein and mRNA-based biotherapeutics and vaccines in biotechnology. Emphasizes modern technologies, focusing on design principles, production challenges, and commercial scaling, equipping students with essential knowledge about scientific and technological aspects critical for effective biotherapeutic and vaccine development.
Biotherapeutics and Vaccines
In-depth exploration of protein and mRNA-based biotherapeutics and vaccines in biotechnology. Emphasizes modern technologies, focusing on design principles, production challenges, and commercial scaling, equipping students with essential knowledge about scientific and technological aspects critical for effective biotherapeutic and vaccine development.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or HLTH 2004.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or HLTH 2004.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
BTEC 4701 [0.5 credit]
Environmental Bioremediation
The use of living organisms to remediate contaminated soils and waters. Case studies and discussions of bioremediation processes from a chemical and biological perspective, environmental factors that influence the selection of bioremediation technologies, limits of bioremediation strategies and techniques, and current advances in the field.
Environmental Bioremediation
The use of living organisms to remediate contaminated soils and waters. Case studies and discussions of bioremediation processes from a chemical and biological perspective, environmental factors that influence the selection of bioremediation technologies, limits of bioremediation strategies and techniques, and current advances in the field.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2303 or HLTH 2004 or CHEM 2800 or FOOD 3005.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2303 or HLTH 2004 or CHEM 2800 or FOOD 3005.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
BTEC 4702 [0.5 credit]
Industrial Microbiology
Industrial use of native and engineered microorganisms for generating products like traditional beverages, biopharmaceuticals, hormones, organic acids, biofuels, biopesticides, food additives and more. Critical reasoning skills applied to case studies and project development.
Industrial Microbiology
Industrial use of native and engineered microorganisms for generating products like traditional beverages, biopharmaceuticals, hormones, organic acids, biofuels, biopesticides, food additives and more. Critical reasoning skills applied to case studies and project development.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2303 or HLTH 2004 or FOOD 3005.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2303 or HLTH 2004 or FOOD 3005.
Workshop or laboratory four hours a week.
BTEC 4908 [1.0 credit]
Research Thesis
Students carry out a research project approved by the Director, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Institute, in either the Biology or Chemistry departments. Evaluation based on a written thesis and presentation.
Research Thesis
Students carry out a research project approved by the Director, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Institute, in either the Biology or Chemistry departments. Evaluation based on a written thesis and presentation.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program.
Schedules may vary depending on research project.
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program.
Schedules may vary depending on research project.
BTEC 4909 [1.0 credit]
Practicum
Field placement in private sector providing practical experience in a biotechnology-related field. Sites may vary each year. Evaluation based on a written report and presentation.
Practicum
Field placement in private sector providing practical experience in a biotechnology-related field. Sites may vary each year. Evaluation based on a written report and presentation.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program.
Schedules may vary depending on placement.
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program.
Schedules may vary depending on placement.
BTEC 4910 [1.0 credit]
Consulting Project
This course is designed to give students practical experience as a biotechnology consultant by working on a concrete issue brought forward by a biotechnology partner. Evaluation based on a written report and presentation.
Consulting Project
This course is designed to give students practical experience as a biotechnology consultant by working on a concrete issue brought forward by a biotechnology partner. Evaluation based on a written report and presentation.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program.
Schedules may vary depending on the partnership.
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program.
Schedules may vary depending on the partnership.
Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca