Temple College Biotechnology Program

What is Biotechnology?

Biotechnology is an exciting and growing field which has been described as the "Science for the New Millennium." Biotechnology is commonly defined as any technique that uses living organisms, or parts of living organisms, to make useful products. In this sense, biotechnology techniques are not new; they have been around for centuries to make such things as bread, wine and cheese. Today, biotechnology uses sophisticated laboratory techniques involving living cells and molecules to create diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical, agricultural, environmental, and other products that benefit society.

Overview of the Biotechnology Program

The Biotechnology Program consists of 28-29 semester hours of high-quality lecture and laboratory courses and a hands-on internship or "capstone experience" in a local research/biotechnology laboratory. The program provides the students with the technical skills and knowledge to work in a number of biotechnology fields. It also provides a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue bachelor and/or graduate degrees. Students must complete all prerequisite courses or already possess a science-related degree before starting the program. Students in the Associate of Applied Science and the Advanced Technical Certificate programs are required to complete a full-time 12-week internship or capstone experience in a medical research or biotechnology laboratory. The internship is scheduled at the end of the students course work and provides hands-on, mentored experience by a workplace employee. Students who already have degrees in biotechnology or related science field may choose to specialize in genomics and proteomics by completing the 11-hour Enhanced Skills Certificate. The student is required to achieve workplace objectives directly related to the specific type of laboratory. The program officially starts fall of 2007. The Introduction to Biotechnology, BITC 1311, will be offered spring of 2007.

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