Biotechnology

Biotechnology (BTEC) Courses BTEC 2301 [0.5 credit] Biotechnology I An introductory course on the science, technology, entrepreneurial skills and business considerations related to biotechnology. The course will survey broadly across the disciplines of Biology, including applications in agriculture, health, environment and industry. Also listed as BIOL 2301 . Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104 . Lectures one and a half hours a week, workshops two hours a week. BTEC 3301 [0.5 credit] Biotechnology II An interdisciplinary course on interactions between science, invention and innovation in biotechnology. Case studies related to regional biotechnology opportunities; social and ethical issues impacting biotechnology. Also listed as BIOL 3301 . Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2301 , BIOL 2104 , or BIOL 2107 , and BIOL 2200 / BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201 , or permission of the Institute. Lectures and laboratory/workshops three hours a week. BTEC 3302 [0.5 credit] Regulations and Intellectual Property Regulatory frameworks and intellectual property processes in biotechnology industries. Case studies and discussions of regulatory approval, compliance requirements, patentability criteria, IP protection, and ethical consideration in biotechnology innovation and commercialization. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or permission of the Institute. Workshop three hours a week. BTEC 3303 [0.5 credit] Quality Control and Quality Assurance Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) in biotechnology. Case studies and discussions of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and methodologies, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, data integrity, and trends to ensure high-quality standards in biotechnological products and processes. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or CHEM 2303 . Workshop three hours a week. BTEC 3501 [0.5 credit] Agrifood Technologies Role of biotechnology in agriculture. Includes crop and animal biotechnology concepts for enhanced crop yield, pest resistance, nutritional quality, and livestock health. Principles of sustainable agriculture to promote environmentally friendly farming practices, ensuring a balance between productivity and ecological integrity. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2104 . Workshop or laboratory four hours a week. BTEC 4501 [0.5 credit] Food Bio-Innovation Biotechnological advancements transforming the food industry with emphasis on new food sources, new ingredients, and new production and processing methods. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 . Workshop or laboratory four hours a week. BTEC 4601 [0.5 credit] Regenerative Medicine In-depth exploration of regeneration medicine, focusing on the mechanisms, techniques, and applications involved in repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs. Students engage with cutting-edge research and innovative approaches in the field. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 or HLTH 3303 . Workshop or laboratory four hours a week. BTEC 4602 [0.5 credit] Biotherapeutics and Vaccines In-depth exploration of protein and mRNA-based biotherapeutics and vaccines in biotechnology. Emphasizes modern technologies, focusing on design principles, production challenges, and commercial scaling, equipping students with essential knowledge about scientific and technological aspects critical for effective biotherapeutic and vaccine development. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or HLTH 2004 . Workshop or laboratory four hours a week. BTEC 4701 [0.5 credit] Environmental Bioremediation The use of living organisms to remediate contaminated soils and waters. Case studies and discussions of bioremediation processes from a chemical and biological perspective, environmental factors that influence the selection of bioremediation technologies, limits of bioremediation strategies and techniques, and current advances in the field. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2303 or HLTH 2004 or CHEM 2800 or FOOD 3005 . Workshop or laboratory four hours a week. BTEC 4702 [0.5 credit] Industrial Microbiology Industrial use of native and engineered microorganisms for generating products like traditional beverages, biopharmaceuticals, hormones, organic acids, biofuels, biopesticides, food additives and more. Critical reasoning skills applied to case studies and project development. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2303 or HLTH 2004 or FOOD 3005 . Workshop or laboratory four hours a week. BTEC 4908 [1.0 credit] Research Thesis Students carry out a research project approved by the Director, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Institute, in either the Biology or Chemistry departments. Evaluation based on a written thesis and presentation. Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program. Schedules may vary depending on research project. BTEC 4909 [1.0 credit] Practicum Field placement in private sector providing practical experience in a biotechnology-related field. Sites may vary each year. Evaluation based on a written report and presentation. Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program. Schedules may vary depending on placement. BTEC 4910 [1.0 credit] Consulting Project This course is designed to give students practical experience as a biotechnology consultant by working on a concrete issue brought forward by a biotechnology partner. Evaluation based on a written report and presentation. Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Honours Biotechnology program. Schedules may vary depending on the partnership. Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca . Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca B.Sc. Regulations The regulations presented in this section apply to all Bachelor of Science programs. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar). Breadth Requirement for the B.Sc. Students in a Bachelor of Science program must present the following credits at graduation: 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses not in the major discipline; students completing a double major are considered to have completed this requirement providing they have 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses in each of the two majors; 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) In most cases, the requirements for individual B.Sc. programs, as stated in this Calendar, contain these requirements, explicitly or implicitly. Students admitted to B.Sc. programs by transfer from another institution must present at graduation (whether taken at Carleton or elsewhere): 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received fewer than 10.0 transfer credits; or, 1.0 credit in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received 10.0 or more transfer credits. Declared and Undeclared Students Degree students are considered "Undeclared" if they have been admitted to a degree, but have not yet selected and been accepted into a program within that degree. The status "Undeclared" is available only in the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. Undeclared students must apply to enter a program upon or before completing 3.5 credits. Change of Program within the B.Sc. Degree To transfer to a program within the B.Sc. degree, applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue (EC) in the new program, by meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. Applications to declare or change programs within the B.Sc. degree must be made online through Carleton Central by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form within the published deadlines. Acceptance into a program, or into a program element or option, is subject to any enrolment limitations, and/or specific program, program element or option requirements as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Minors, Concentrations, and Specializations Students may add a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form online through Carleton Central. Acceptance into a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization normally requires that the student be Eligible to Continue (EC) and is meeting the minimum CGPAs described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University , as well as being subject to any specific requirements of the intended Minor, Concentration, or Specialization as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Experimental Science Requirement Students in a B.Sc. degree program must present at graduation at least two full credits of Experimental Science chosen from two different departments or institutes from the list below: Approved Experimental Science Courses Biochemistry BIOC 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOC 3103 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry I: Principles and Practices BIOC 3104 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry II: Research Experience BIOC 4001 [0.5] Methods in Biochemistry BIOC 4201 [0.5] Advanced Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering Biology BIOL 1103 [0.5] Foundations of Biology I BIOL 1104 [0.5] Foundations of Biology II BIOL 2001 [0.5] Animals: Form and Function BIOL 2002 [0.5] Plants: Form and Function BIOL 2104 [0.5] Introductory Genetics BIOL 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOL 2600 [0.5] Ecology Chemistry CHEM 1001 [0.5] General Chemistry I CHEM 1002 [0.5] General Chemistry II CHEM 2103 [0.5] Physical Chemistry I CHEM 2203 [0.5] Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2204 [0.5] Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2302 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry I CHEM 2303 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry II CHEM 2800 [0.5] Foundations for Environmental Chemistry Earth Sciences ERTH 1002 [0.5] The Earth and Life Odyssey: A Journey Through Billions of Years ERTH 2102 [0.5] Mineralogy to Petrology ERTH 2404 [0.5] Engineering Geoscience ERTH 2802 [0.5] Field Geology I ERTH 3111 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Mammals, Reptiles, and Birds ERTH 3112 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Fish and Amphibians ERTH 3204 [0.5] Mineral Deposits ERTH 3205 [0.5] Physical Hydrogeology Food Sciences FOOD 3001 [0.5] Food Chemistry FOOD 3002 [0.5] Food Analysis FOOD 3005 [0.5] Food Microbiology Geography GEOG 1010 [0.5] Global Environmental Systems GEOG 3108 [0.5] Soil Properties Neuroscience NEUR 3206 [0.5] Sensory and Motor Neuroscience NEUR 3207 [0.5] Systems Neuroscience NEUR 4600 [0.5] Advanced Lab in Neuroanatomy Physics PHYS 1001 [0.5] Foundations of Physics I PHYS 1002 [0.5] Foundations of Physics II PHYS 1003 [0.5] Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 1004 [0.5] Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion PHYS 1007 [0.5] Elementary University Physics I PHYS 1008 [0.5] Elementary University Physics II PHYS 2007 [0.5] Second Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3007 [0.5] Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3606 [0.5] Modern Physics II PHYS 3608 [0.5] Modern Applied Physics Course Categories for B.Sc. 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Co-op Participation Agreement All students must adhere to the policies found within the Co-op Participation Agreement. COOP 1000 Once a student has been admitted to the Co-op Program, they will be given access to register in COOP 1000. This zero-credit online course must be completed at least two terms prior to the student's first work term. Communication with the Co-op Office Students must maintain contact with the Co-op Office during their job search and while on a work term. All email communication will be conducted via the students' Carleton email account. Employment Although every effort is made to ensure a sufficient number of job postings for all Co-op students, no guarantee of employment can be made. The Co-op job search process is competitive, and success is dependent upon factors such as current market conditions, academic performance, skills, motivation, and level of commitment to the job search. It is the student's responsibility to apply for positions via the Co-op job board in addition to actively conducting a self-directed job search. Students who do not obtain a co-op work term are expected to continue with their academic studies. It should be noted that hiring priority for positions within the Federal Government of Canada is given to Canadian citizens. Registration Students must be registered as full-time during all fall and winter study terms beginning the term in which they enroll in COOP 1000. Students will be registered in a Co-op Work Term course while at work. This course does not carry academic course credit, but is noted on academic transcripts. Students may register in a 0.5 credit during a work term, provided the course is offered during the evening or is offered asynchronously online. Students must have at least one term of full-time studies left to complete following their final co-op work term. Students cannot end their degree on a work term. Work Term Assessment and Evaluation Work Term Evaluation Employers are responsible for submitting to Carleton University final performance evaluations for their Co-op students at the end of their work terms. Work Term Assessment In order to successfully complete the co-op work term, students must receive a Satisfactory (SAT) grade on their Co-op Work Term Report, which they must submit at the completion of each four-month work term. Graduation with the Co-op Designation In order to graduate with the Co-op Designation, students must satisfy all requirements of the degree program in addition to the successful completion of three or four work terms (the number is dependent upon the student's academic program). Students found in violation of the Co-op Participation Agreement may have the Co-op Designation withheld. Note: Participation in the co-op option will add up to one additional year for a student to complete their degree program. Voluntary Withdrawal from the Co-op Option Students who are currently on a co-op work term or who have already committed to a co-op work term either verbally or in writing may not leave the position and/or withdraw from the co-op option until they have completed the work term and all related requirements. Involuntary or Required Withdrawal from the Co-op Option Students may be removed from the Co-op Program for any of the following reasons: Failure to achieve a grade of SAT in COOP 1000; Failure to attend all interviews for positions to which the student has applied; Declining more than one job offer during the job search; Reneging on a co-op position that the student has accepted either verbally or in writing; Continuing a job search after accepting a co-op position; Dismissal from a work term by the co-op employer; Leaving a work term without approval from the Co-op Management Team; Receipt of an unsatisfactory work term evaluation; Receiving a grade of UNS on the work term report. International Students All international students are required to be legally eligible to work in Canada. Students are advised to discuss requirements with the Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office. Co-op Fees All participating Co-op students are required to pay Co-op fees. For full details, please see the Co-op website . B.Sc. Honours Biology and Biotechnology: Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements Maintain full-time status in each study term; Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work); Have successfully completed COOP 1000 . Co-operative Education - Bachelor of Science The following programs in the Bachelor of Science Honours offer a co-operative education option: Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry (including computational), Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Geomatics, Neuroscience, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Physical Geography and Physics. Students in all streams of the Bachelor of Science must successfully complete three (3) work terms to obtain the co-op designation. Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for Students in the Bachelor of Science For admission to and continuation in the co-op option, all students must: Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 credits); Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work) Have successfully completed COOP 1000 Program-Specific Admission and Continuation Requirements: Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry (including computational), Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience, Neuroscience and Mental Health and Physics: Completion of 5.0 or more credits at Carleton University; Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours degree program; Obtained and maintained a major CGPA of 8.0 or higher and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or higher Food Science and Nutrition Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Science Honours in Food Science and Nutrition; Obtained and maintained a major CGPA of 9.0 or higher and an overall CGPA of 7.5 or higher in the first three years of academic study Have obtained third-year standing; Successfully completed, by the start date of the first work term, at least 2.0 credits from the following list of courses: FOOD 3001, FOOD 3002, FOOD 3003, FOOD 3004, and FOOD 3005 Geomatics and Physical Geography: Registered in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Programs in Physical Geography or Geomatics; Obtained and maintained an overall minimum CGPA of 9.5 and a major CGPA of 9.5; Have obtained third-year standing; Successfully completed, by the start-date of the first work term: the required second-year methods courses in their program (GEOG/ENST 2005, GEOG/ENST 2006) the required field course in their program (ENST 3900/GEOG 3000/GEOG 3010/GEOG 3030) Be registered as a full-time student. 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