Educational Resources

PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction

Video

This video examines how PCR and DNA fingerprinting are performed.

Performance Verification of a Balance

eLearning

This lab will give you a chance to practice working with an analytical balance. You will weigh four items and then analyze the findings to calculate the linear error for the balance.

Performance Verification of an Analytical Balance

Video

A balance calibrated at zero grams and 100 grams should give accurate readings at those extremes and also at 35 g, 50 g, or any other point in between. Linearity error can cause a balance to be less accurate in one part…

Petunia Prep

Video

The "Experiments in Biotechnology" video series is a production of NCCCS BioNetwork in partnership with Haywood and Western Piedmont Community Colleges and features demonstrations of 8 laboratory experiments.

pH Meter Calibration

Video

A pH meter must be calibrated before each use to ensure accurate measurements. In this video, our lab technician demonstrates the procedure for performing a 3 point calibration using standard buffer solutions of 4.00, 7…

pH Meter Calibration

eLearning

In this interactive activity, you will learn how to perform a 3-point calibration of a pH meter using buffer solutions.

Pipetting

eLearning

You've just been hired as a quality assurance inspector for a research testing company. Your job is to speak with the employees in order to identify pipetting-related Corrective and Preventative Actions, or CAPA, that…

Plasmid Isolation - Portable Genes

Video

This experiment demonstrates the existence of plasmid DNA in E. coli cells.

Preparing for the Career Fair

eLearning

The BioNetwork Career Fair is a fantastic opportunity for new or existing candidates to interview with leading employers in the biopharmaceutical industry. This helpful guide provides a brief overview of the steps…

Preparing Tris Buffer

Video

Tris is a buffer that's used to maintain a stable pH when working with solutions in the lab. In this video, we'll demonstrate the steps for preparing 250 mL of a 0.5 molar Tris buffer. We'll measure our powder, mix it…