Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques

4 Credits.

This laboratory course illustrates the use of basic mammalian cell culture techniques for bioscience research and commercial applications. Students are introduced to mammalian cell cultivation methods, including proper use of a biological safety cabinet, sterile technique, cell enumeration and media preparation, cultivation of mammalian cell lines, detection of contamination, cryopreservation, transfection, mammalian cell culture scale-up, and bioassays. This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge or with limited knowledge of mammalian cell culture methods. Prerequisites: 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology or equivalent