Tissue Culture & Animal Biotechnology BIPH 4254

Course description:

The course is designed to study the basic principles of animal tissue culture. The topics include: types of culture, biology of cell culture, culture media and their preparation, disaggregation of tissues, maintenance of culture, methods of cell separation, culture of specific cell types and specialized techniques in tissue culture. 
Good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices are also discussed.

Course Aims:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • To develop skills of the students in the area of a Tissue culture and Animal biotechnology.
  • To learn about cell culture techniques.

Course outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:  
  • Learn various animal tissue culture methods. 
  • Aseptic handling of tissues.