basics of cell culture 

BTEC 6

basics of cell culture - BTEC 6 (1 unit)

Dual enrollment course designed to introduce high school students to mammalian cell culture and stem cell biology, and accompanying lab techniques.   Topics include aseptic technique, counting cells, cell culture maintenance, transfection, cytotoxicity, fluorescence labeling, and stem cell differentiation. Practical experience includes use of common laboratory equipment such as micropipettes, centrifuges, phase and fluorescent microscopes.

Some of what we do in Basics of Cell Culture:


Schedule: 

Offered in Spring  – Saturdays 

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Pre-requisites: None. 1yr of High School Biology is recommended. 

Programs: None. Dual enrollment course for high school students.