2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

66 7 CURRICULUM GUIDES
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Associate in Science in Biotechnology
The Associate in Science in Biotechnology is a program designed to train
students in the methods and techniques used in biotechnology. Courses in this
program train students in standard biotechnology laboratory techniques and
record keeping. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in biomanufacturing
and pharmomanufacturing positions.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE:
a) Complete the Biotechnology Core Courses 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.
e) Complete at least 50% of the Biotechnology Core Courses at Ohlone
College.
f) Complete BIOT-115A, BIOT-115B, BIOT-117, and BIOT-119 at Ohlone College.
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.
BIOTECHNOLOGY CORE COURSES
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-112 Introduction to Bioinformatics 2
BIOT-113 GMP/GLP 1
BIOT-115A Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques 1
BIOT-115B Bioreactor Cell Culture Techniques 1
BIOT-117 Immunology 1
BIOT-119 Clean Room Operations .5
BIOT-121 Biotechnology Careers 1
BIOT-123 Writing SOPs .5
BIOT-114 Introduction to Plant Biology OR 3
BIOT-122 Introduction to Nanotechnology OR (3)
BIOT-133 Introduction to SAS Programming (3)
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
MATH-159 Introduction to Statistics 5
Total Required Units: 32.5
BIOTECHNOLOGY: BIO-MANUFACTURING
Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology: Bio-Manufacturing
This certificate program provides students with an excellent preparation in
various protocols and hands-on laboratory skills used in many biotechnology
companies. A goal of the program is to prepare students for entry-level
positions in biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
This certificate prepares students as laboratory research assistants and biomanufacturing
technicians. It provides excellent preparation in laboratory skills
used in entry-level positions at many biotechnology and pharmaceutical
companies.
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-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
CHEM-109 Biochemistry for Health Science and Biotechnology 4
Total Required Units: 16
OPTIONAL COURSES (RECOMMENDED)
BIOT-112 Introduction to Bioinformatics (2)
BIOT-114 Introduction to Plant Biology (3)
BIOT-117 Immunology (1)
BIOT-120A Introduction to SEM Technology (.5)
BIOT-120B SEM – Biological Applications and Techniques (.5)
BIOT-122 Introduction to Nanotechnology (3)
BIOT-131 Computing Concepts in Biotechnology (4)
BIOT-133 Introduction to SAS Programming (3)
BIOT-143 Advanced SAS Programming (3)
BIOT-203 Biotechnology Internship (3)
CAOT-148 Computer Applications in Biotechnology (.5)
2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG