Department of Labor scholarships available to unemployed, dislocated and incumbent workers in Biotechnology Science for a 16-week Lab Skills Module beginning in fall, 2012. Watch for notice of our summer open house. For information on prerequisites and eligibility, contact Joe Deak, PhD., at: jdeak@lakelandcc.edu or 440-525-7466 or Linn Gahr at: lgahr@lakelandcc.edu or 440-525-7587.
Lakeland's
Biotechnology Science program is the first of its kind in Northeastern Ohio. The
program provides students with both in-depth understanding and hands-on experience
in a wide range of biotechnology science laboratory techniques. During the final stage of
the program, students are provided an internship at a local academic or industrial
laboratory. Northeastern Ohio's biotechnology science community includes world leading biomedical
research institutions, such as the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University,
as well as a growing number of independent "biotech" companies. One of the most
important elements for the expansion of Northeast Ohio's biotechnology/biomedical
industries is the need for a supportive infrastructure. Graduates of Lakeland's
Biotechnology Science program will help fill the increasing need for competent
biotechnology science technicians.
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The
Biotechnology Science program prepares students for entry-level laboratory technician
positions in research and industrial laboratories engaged in biotechnology. Graduates
may choose career paths in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental,
or forensic science industries, as well as basic biological research. The program
emphasizes hands-on training utilizing industry standard equipment to perform
both routine and specialized experimental techniques. Students become adept in
macromolecular separation and characterization, genetic manipulation, cell culture,
and microbial growth control. Fundamental laboratory skills such as documentation,
reagent preparation, safety, troubleshooting, good laboratory practice (GLP),
and good manufacturing practice (GMP) are stressed.
Students
must meet specific admission requirements for this program.
Requirements
include:
Completion of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or above or successful
completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry.
Successful completion of MATH 950 Intermediate Algebra or placement into MATH 1650 College Algebra.
Students should contact the Biotechnology Science program director, director of admissions, or the Counseling Office for details about applying for admission to the program. Students must meet with the Biotechnology Science program director to obtain an application to the program. Students will not be able to register for Biotechnology Science courses without acceptance to the program. Transient students may be granted approval from the program director for individual courses.
Students with a criminal record may be ineligible to participate in an internship or obtain employment in the biotechnology science field.
Biotechnology
at Ursuline College - A partnership with Lakeland Community College
The Biotechnology Science
program has joined with Ursuline College, in nearby Pepper Pike, Ohio, to provide
students a smooth transition to a baccalaureate degree. Under this 2 + 2 arrangement
students get full credit for all courses taken within the program and begin at
Ursuline with Junior status. Students may also opt to enroll at Ursuline College
for all four years and take Lakeland's biotechnology science courses to fulfill a biotechnology
major (contact Ursuline College for more details).
Lakeland’s Biotechnology Science program also has transfer agreements with Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University. View the CWRU/ LCC Transfer Guide (PDF).
These agreements bring meaningful credit for Lakeland’s technical courses toward each University’s graduation requirements. Over 80% of Lakeland’s graduates with an Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology Science pursue a bachelor’s degree. Most graduates take advantage of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement programs provided by their employer. Bachelor’s degrees are most often attained at little or no cost.
With
innovative articulation agreements, Lakeland hopes to help provide students with
a seemless education from kindergarten through a bachelor's degree.
