Department of Labor scholarships available to unemployed, dislocated and incumbent workers in Biotechnology Science for classes beginning in Fall, 2010. 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.
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:
1.
Completion of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or above or successful
completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry.
2. Successful completion of MATH 950 Intermediate Algebra or placement into MATH 1650 College Algebra.
Students should contact the director of admissions or the Counseling
Office for details about applying for admission to the program.
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).
The
biotechnology science program is piloting a biotechnology tract within the state of Ohio's
secondary education program TechPrep. Students having completed either Advanced
Placement Biology or Advanced Placement Chemistry at Riverside High School in
Painesville OH, or Kirtland High School in Kirtland OH, will be eligible to
take
courses equivalent to first semester biotechnology science courses in their senior year.
These courses will be credited upon enrollment in the program after graduation
from high school.
With
innovative articulation agreements, Lakeland hopes to help provide students with
a seemless education from kindergarten through a bachelor's degree.
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The
goal of Lakeland's Biotechnology Science program is to train entry level laboratory
technicians. Current laboratory personnel may enroll in select classes to update
their skills. We provide students with a large amount of hands-on experience using
a broad spectrum of research quality equipment. The laboratory courses are designed
to mimic a working environment. Record keeping, interpretation and troubleshooting
of experiments, and interpersonal skills are emphasized. Following is a very brief
introduction to our facility and a few of our students.
The
biotechnology science laboratories are equipped with a variety of basic and specialized microscopes.
Here, Dana, Anita and Lynn use a fluorescent microscope to observe actin fibers
in cells incubated with fluorescent antibodies.
The
UV/visible wavelength spectrophotometer aids in determining the concentration
of chemical compounds or cells in a solution. Dana is measuring the concentration
of DNA in a sample.
Our
laboratories contain a wide range of centrifuges. Here, Emery demonstrates the
use of a low-speed refrigerated centrifuge to harvest large numbers of cells.
The
biotechnology science department houses incubators for small scale cell culture, as well
as fermentors to teach industrial scale applications. Emery is placing a rack
of 8ml cultures in our large stand-up shaker/incubator.
Career opportunities
in biotechnology related fields will continue to escalate into the next century.
If you are interested in a rewarding career which could provide the excitement
of discovery, contact the Biotechnology Science department for more information.
