Program

Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology

*This program is no longer accepting new students.

The Hocking College Biotechnology program offers a unique learning experience for students wanting to gain the in-depth instruction and specialized laboratory practice required to work in this challenging and expanding field. Biotechnology is the use of biological processes to solve problems or make useful products. It is an applied science that uses living cells and materials produced by cells to create pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural, and environmental products.

Program Outcomes

The following outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology:

• Demonstrates professional behavior, skills, and attitudes including life-long learning;
• Demonstrates and continues to develop basic technical competency including those that support research, development and critical thinking;
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and uses appropriate software;
• Supports lab maintenance and inventory;
• Functions as a contributing team member;
• Communicates effectively through writing, speaking, listening and reading with coworkers, supervisors, partners and customers;
• Performs basic biotechnology techniques according to safe practices (OSHA) as well as industry standards (GLP-Good Laboratory Practice and GPM-General Management Practices);
• Applies principles of quality management systems (FDA-Food Drug Administration, ISO- International Organization for Standardization) to projects and work; and,
• Demonstrates knowledge of current Biotechnologies (transgenic animals, recombinant pharmaceutical products, cloning) and their global impact and how these new technologies are viewed by different cultures in different parts of the world.

Curriculum

No Curriculum Available For Biotechnology

Career Opportunities

Advances in knowledge about genetics and molecules have caused increased growth in the field of biotechnology. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that careers in biotechnology will continue to expand with the fastest growth occurring in pharmaceutical and scientific research and development firms.

Sample career opportunities include quality control/assurance technician, biomedical laboratory technician, genetic engineering technician, laboratory assistance, and development/research technician.

Occupation Profile

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