2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

68 7 CURRICULUM GUIDES
BIOTECHNOLOGY:
QUALITY CONTROL/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology:
Quality Control/Research Associate
The Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology: Quality Control/Research
Associate is designed to train students in methods and techniques used in
biotechnology QA/QC and research settings. Courses in this program train
students in DNA and protein laboratory techniques and assays, laboratory
record keeping, sterile techniques, advanced PCR procedures, and
genomic/cDNA library construction and analytical skills. The program prepares
students for entry-level positions in biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies
as research assistants, quality control and/or quality assurance
assistants/technicians and laboratory assistants/technicians.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
a) Complete Major Field courses as indicated below.
b) Complete at least six units at Ohlone College.
c) Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in Major Field courses.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Apply industrial standards in recording laboratory procedures and results in
a laboratory notebook.
2. Demonstrate the use of common laboratory equipment such as
micropipetters, spectrophotometers, electrophoretic equipment, pH meters,
thermocyclers, bioreactors, etc.
3. Prepare buffers and other laboratory stock and working solutions to proper
specifications.
MAJOR FIELD
BIOT-105 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 4
BIOT-110A1 Introduction to DNA Techniques 1
BIOT-110A2 PCR I and DNA Sequencing 1
BIOT-110A3 Protein Isolation and Assays 1
BIOT-111A Genomic and cDNA Library Construction and Analysis 1
BIOT-111B PCR Primer Design and Optimization
and Reverse Transcription 1
BIOT-113 GMP/GLP 1
BIOT-115A Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques 1
BIOT-115B Bioreactor Cell Culture Techniques 1
BIOT-119 Clean Room Operations .5
BIOT-121 Biotechnology Careers 1
BIOT-123 Writing SOPs .5
CAOT-148 Computer Applications in Biotechnology .5
CHEM-109 Biochemistry for Health Science and Biotechnology 4
ENGL-156 Introduction to Report and Technical Writing 3
Total Required Units: 21.5
BROADCASTING
Associate in Arts in Broadcasting
and
Certificate of Achievement in Broadcasting
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in radio, television,
and related electronic media. Students are encouraged to develop a wide
variety of skills in order to be better prepared for a range of vocational
opportunities. Placement often depends on audition materials; portfolio of
scripts; willingness to relocate; talent; job availability; and a thorough job search.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
a) Complete Major Field and Supporting Course with a grade of C or better.
b) Complete Plan A, B, or C General Education requirements. These
requirements are specified in the Ohlone College catalog.
c) Complete at least 60 degree-applicable units with a 2.0 grade point average.
d) Complete at least 12 units at Ohlone College.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
a) Complete Major Field courses as indicated below.
b) Complete at least six units at Ohlone College.
c) Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in Major Field courses.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Develop an understanding of the broadcasting industry from a strategic,
analytical, organizational, cultural, and historic perspective.
2. Demonstrate the vocational skills necessary to function successfully as a
member of a broadcast television or film production team.
3. Demonstrate the ability to operate a radio broadcast facility from a technical,
legal, content, and strategic standpoint.
4. Demonstrate storytelling and reporting skills writing for news, short form
documentary, or commercial television production.
5. Create and organize a professional-quality radio portfolio consisting of a
broadcast aircheck, production samples, resume, and related materials.
MAJOR FIELD
BRDC-120 Introduction to Electronic Media 2
BRDC-123A Radio Operations I 3
BRDC-123B Radio Operations II 3
BRDC-128 Radio Programming and Marketing 2
BRDC-130 Broadcast Announcing 3
BRDC-141 Live TV Newscast 3
BRDC-142 Live TV Studio Production 3
BRDC-148 Directing Live Television 3
JOUR-101A Newswriting 3
JOUR/BRDC-155 Mass Media and Society 3
SUPPORTING COURSE
SPCH-101 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
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Total Required Units: 31
2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG