The Math & Science Summer Institute is excited to offer a Biotechnology Track to qualified high-school and current PBCC students. The biotechnology lab capabilities mimics the industry with impressive equipment such as an automated DNA Sequencer used in forensics and the industrial-grade bioreactors used in biomanufacturing and research. The biotechnology track will introduce students to biotechnology processes and methods currently used in the industry.

In addition, Biotechnology track students will also be able to visit and perform experiments at well-renowned companies. Florida’s life sciences sector is growing as a result of The Scripps Research Institute building a brand new facility in the area. The Max Planck Institute will also be expanding to Jupiter and will specialize in Molecular Imaging. Among the bioscience companies currently in this area include: BioTools, Inc., PDR-Chiral, Cytonics, Sancilio and Company, Dyadic International, Ocean Ridge Biosciences, DNA Labs International, Drug Study Institute, TransDermal Technologies, and Torrey Pines Institute of Molecular Studies to name a few.

As a student in the Biotechnology track, you will learn and witness techniques in the classroom and in industry that impacts all areas of our society. Don’t delay, sign up for the Biotechnology Track today.

Courses:

BSC2421 Introduction to Biotechnology Honors
This lecture course provides a comprehensive approach to the concepts of biotechnology both in a historical and current context. It will take the students through the basic principles of genomics proteomics with DNA protein structure function. It will emphasize in the molecular biology aspects of genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology. Ethical, legal, social concerns and implications of biotechnology will also be addressed.
Expected Study Time: The lecture is an online hybrid, which means that students can expect to be responsible for reading all of the required lecture material prior to coming to class, and will use class time for discussion of the major topics. Lecture is 2 hrs/day and meets once a week. Expected study/prep time out of class is 5 hrs. 

BSC2421L Introduction to Biotechnology Lab
This laboratory course provides hands on experience for in basic and common biotechnology laboratory techniques in the areas of laboratory safety, aseptic and sterility techniques, measurements and calculations, preparation of solutions, cell culture, use of pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, centrifuges, etc., as well as training in specific biotechnology techniques, including DNA extraction and amplification, gene cloning, nucleic acids and protein electrophoresis and fingerprinting.
Expected Study Time: The lab meets twice a week, 6 hrs each day. Expected study/prep time out of class is 6 hrs. 

STA2023 Statistics Honors (with emphasis on biostatistics)
Topics include probability, random variables, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression, small sample methods, and non-parametric statistics. A grade of C or higher is required for this course to be used as a General Education course. Course is designated as a Gordon Rule course.

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