BT 221 - Industrial Microbiology Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

The laboratory component will apply the theory derived from the lecture course BT 220 Industrial Microbiology. BT 221 Industrial Microbiology Laboratory students explore the metabolic processes, cultivation and isolation of microorganisms, including procedures unique to biotechnology and food processing industries, such as biological indicators and bioburden testing as a measure of sterilization success and limulus amebocyte lysate for pyrogenicity. Students will understand the positive and negative impact microorganisms have in these industries. To be taken as a co-requisite to BT 220.

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education category:

Natural Sciences

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate correct use of the microscope including oil immersion;
demonstrate proficiency in identification of bacterial morphology;
demonstrate competency in the performance of pure culture isolation by streak plate, and pour plate methods;
demonstrate aseptic technique in the inoculation and analysis of broth and agar cultures;
demonstrate competence in performing a wet mount and a gram stain procedure;
accurately document laboratory results via laboratory reports in scientific journal style;
accurately analyze data and draw conclusions from laboratory results and determine validity of results; and
apply microbiological processes to quality control, aseptic and sterile processing in the biotechnology and food industries.

Prerequisites: BI 110/BI 115 or higher
Corequisites: BT 220
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