BIO-286 Cell/Tissue Culture Techniques
Students will receive instruction on the principles and basic techniques used in culturing tissues and cells and then will apply those techniques through hands-on laboratory activities. An emphasis will be placed on mammalian cell culture. Topics covered include sterile and aseptic technique, media preparation, cell count and viability cryopreservation, subculturing, and research applications using cell cultures.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of mammalian cell culture
- Utilize lab protocols to carry out common mammalian cell culture techniques
- Design and present results of a cell-culture-based experiment
- Maintain detailed records of lab work