Credit Hours:4 Lecture Hours:3 Lab Hours:2 Contact Hour Total:80 Structure, function, and cellular metabolism of various bio-molecules. Concentrates on the intra- and intermolecular conversion of bio-molecules. Knowledge in this area is directly applicable to analysis and processing of bio-molecules and their pertinence to biotechnology as it relates to biopharmaceuticals, biodiagnostics, fermentation, and bio-manufacturing. Prerequisite(s):CHEM 1411 and BIOL 1406, both with C or better. Notes: Starting with Fall 2017, this course will replace BITC 1303. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course