BT 210 - Introduction to Immunoassays

Credit Hours: 3

Immunoassays involve a rapid and sensitive detection of pathogens, contaminants, and constituents essential to pharmaceuticals, forensic toxicology, agrochemicals, food technology and environmental monitoring. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic principles of immunoassays as well as perform, evaluate the results, and trouble shoot the immunoassay techniques.

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

define basic immunoassay concepts and techniques;
describe the structure and preparation of antibodies;
define categories of immunoassay methodologies;
demonstrate professional behavior through working both independently and in groups to solve problems and perform analyses; and
organize laboratory work areas and tasks in such a way as to accomplish laboratory assignments.