Course Title: Biotechnology Technician
Course no:102
Credit Hours: 730 Hours

Program Length:
Morning and afternoon classes, 25 hrs per week (30 weeks). Night classes, 20 hrs. per week(36 weeks).

Prerequisites:
The student must have a high school diploma or GED and pass the entrance exam of Biohealth College to enroll for this program.

Course Objectives:
The Biotechnology Technician curriculum prepares the students to work in the bioscience industry in the areas of research and development, quality systems, production, clinical testing and diagnostic work. Potential employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as well as clinical labs in hospitals, universities, government, and independent settings. As the biotechnology industry expands more people will be needed to train new workers and manage bioscience facilities.

Catalog Description:
Biotechnology technicians perform experiments and assays, manufacture products and assist with research using a variety of technical skills.

The purpose of this program is to provide the student with the theory and hands-on experience necessary for an entry level position as a Biotechnology Technician.

Specific job functions may include responsibility for testing procedures, product manufacturing, material processing, monitoring and record keeping, equipment maintenance, inventory control, inspection techniques, and use of standards for quality assurance, collection and evaluation of data and assisting with research. Technicians also observe and document safe practices, communicate and document information, and assist in complying with government regulations.

Course Outline: Biotechnology Business Management
Basic Chemistry and math
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Computer Business Applications Software
Foundation of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biotechnology Laboratory
Biotechnology advanced lab
Career Development / Job prep