BIO-MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Bio-Medical Technology I - HTC380
Times Offered: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
*NH Scholars Eligible
 
Bio-Medical Technology is the use and application of a part, product, or entire living thing to solve a human medical problem. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of medical lab science and engage in real science tasks and skills.

​This class will teach students lab skills necessary for a medical or scientific career in college or in a lab environment, including micropipetting, aseptic procedure, DNA extraction, isolation, and confirmation, basic immunology, gel electrophoresis, PAGE, and how to use the chemical fume hood, thermocycler, and autoclave.

​Students learn these lab skills as well as advanced biology, chemistry, genetics, and protein studies. This program articulates with Plymouth State University for a possible five credits. 

Transfer Goals: Employ scientific method and lab skills to solve a problem.

Course Highlights:
  • Biotech careers are some of the fastest growing and highest paying in the nation
  • Prepare for a variety of career paths ranging from pharmacy and clinical application to research and biomedical design
  • Work in cutting edge lab featuring unique tools for biomedical research

Special Course Requirements or Prerequisites
  • Completion of Biology highly suggested


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​Enduring Understandings: 
  • A balance of soft and hard skills are necessary to be successful at a Biomedical Technology facility
  • Safety in the Biomedical Laboratory is everyone’s responsibility.
  • Scientists must successfully interpret data and communicate findings in order to progress. 
 Essential Questions: 
  • How is my life impacted by Biomedical Technology?
  • How do scientists know they are correct?
  • What does it mean to be clean and safe in the lab?
Course Outcomes:
  • Up to 5 credits available through articulation with Plymouth State University
Bio-Medical Technology II - HTC480 (SEMESTER)
Times Offered: 12:30pm -2:00pm.
*NH Scholars Eligible
 
Bio-Medical Technology II will encompass independent scientific research, advanced DNA and Protein technologies, and have a significant Lab Manager component. Students will design and present their research and experimentation in the NH Science and Engineering Expo, learn about and participate in advanced DNA and protein technologies lab activities, and assist in all manner of Lab Management, including solution preparation, skill acquisition, inventories, and budgeting. Microbiology and Epidemiology may also be covered, for interested students. This class is co-enrolled with Bio-Medical Technology 1. This is a one semester course.
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Special Course Requirements or Prerequisites
  • Completion of Biology required. 

​Course Highlights
  • Curriculum is highly individualized with independent work and a focus on student driven research

Credits, Certificates and Credentials
  • Articulated credits available at PSU and Keene State 
Stefanie Barkanic - Instructor
603-528-8693  ex. 4904