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. Students will understand the positive and negative impact microorganisms have in these industries. To be taken as a co-requisite to BT 220.

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

apply the aspects of microbiology applicable to manufacturing and quality control in the biotechnology and food industries;
demonstrate and apply the aseptic technique in bioburden and sterility testing for pharmaceuticals, food processing, and medical devices;
demonstrate competency in the performance of pure culture isolation by streak plate methods;
demonstrate the aseptic technique in the inoculation and analysis of broth and agar cultures;
demonstrate competence in performing a wet mount and a gram stain procedure;
demonstrate and apply environmental monitoring techniques and trending analysis;
accurately document laboratory results via laboratory reports using Excel format;
demonstrate accurate and appropriate analysis of laboratory data as part of the scientific method; and
apply microbiological processes to quality control, aseptic, and sterile processing in the biotechnology and food industries.

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