BioHealth Programs, Certificates and Degrees

Biotechnology     (2005-2006)
Career Opportunities
This program is designed to prepare students for jobs as entry-level laboratory technicians in a variety of areas, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical laboratories.
Units required for Major: 90
Units required for Certificate: 58-60.5
Associate Degree Requirements:
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent. • Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent. A minimum of 90 units required to include: • All General Education requirements • Career Certificate Requirements listed below • Completion of 3 units of BTEC 56 (X, Y or Z) • Completion of 6 additional units of BTEC short courses • MATH 10 Elementary Statistics (5 units) • Electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate.
Program Type(s):
	AS = Associate in Science Degree.
	CCC = Career Certificate.
Prerequisites • MATH 101, recent high school algebra or Foothill College Math Proficiency Exam • ENGL 100/110 or ESL 25, or Foothill College English Proficiency Exam • BIOL 10 or recent high school biology • CHEM 30A and CHEM 30B* ASSOCIATE DEGREE OPTION A two year expanded program in Biotechnology is also available. This two-year course sequence leads to an Associate in Science degree in Biotechnology, and offers the student the ability to transfer to a four year program or to enter the job market with additional technical and theoretical training and background. COUNSELING If you need counseling for academic requirements, please contact the counseling appointment desk at 650/949-7423, or Mr. Angel Sierra at 650/949-7428. APPLICATIONS • Date AVAILABLE: September 15 online at: www.foothill.edu/bio/program/biotech/ and from the Biological and Health Sciences Division office. Call 650/949-7538 or pick up an application in Room 5211. • APPLICATION DEADLINE: The preliminary deadline for admission for Fall is June 30 (Upon filing the completed application & support documentation, students meeting all prerequisites are accepted until the program is full). • TRANSCRIPTS: High school or college transcripts are required in English. Please request all transcripts to be mailed to the attention of the Biotechnology Program at the address below. • FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: ALL foreign transcripts and degrees must be evaluated and translated into equivalent college semester hours of credit. Please see application or talk to a counselor for further information. • CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence for admission should be sent via Certified Mail and directed to: Biotechnology Program Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Core Courses: (90 units)
Courses to be taken in sequence: Fall Quarter BTEC 51A Cell Biology for Biotechnology (3 Units) BTEC 51AL Cell Biology Lab for Biotechnology (3.5 Units) BTEC 55 Laboratory Safety (3 Units) HORT 52D Plant Biotechnology: Micropropagation (3 Units) BTEC 66 HPLC (2 Units) Winter Quarter BTEC 52A Molecular Biology for Biotechnology (3 Units) BTEC 52AL Molecular Biology Lab for Biotechnology (3.5 Units) BTEC 61 Microbial Biotechnology (4 Units) BTEC 69 Mammalian Cell Culture (2 Units) BTEC 72 HPLC II (2 Units) Spring Quarter BTEC 53A Immunology for Biotechnology (3 Units) BTEC 53AL Immunology/Virology Laboratory for Biotechnology (3.5 Units) BTEC 54 Biotechnology Externship (4 Units) BTEC 57A Virology for Biotechnology (3 Units) VT 86 Laboratory Animal Care Course (4 Units) Courses to be taken as student schedule permits: LIBR 1 Principles of Library Research (3 Units) ONE of the following computer courses: CIS 50A Using the Computer-PC (3 Units) CIS 50B Using the Computer-Macintosh (3 Units) CIS 52A Introduction to Data Management Systems (5 units) CAST 107D Excel:Basics (2.5 units) CAST 109F Using Access (2.5 units) BTEC short courses: Completion of 6 units, including: BTEC 66 HPLC: Basic Laboratory Technique (2 Units) BTEC 68 PCR: Basic Laboratory Technique (1 Unit) BTEC 72 HPLC: Basic Laboratory Technique II (2 Units) NOTE: A letter grade of "C" or better is required in all major classes to obtain a degree or certificate in Biotechnology. *UC transfer students are strongly recommended to take CHEM 1A, 1B, and 1C.
Certificate information
Career Certificate Requirements - One Year The Biotechnology curriculum is an intensive nine-month sequence of instruction, with new students admitted to the program each Fall. This program is designed to prepare students for jobs as entry-level laboratory technicians in a variety of areas, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical laboratories. Students who complete the program in a satisfactory manner will be awarded a Career Certificate in Biotechnology. Completion of the program allows graduates to compete for jobs in laboratories involved in research, product development, manufacturing, quality control, and clinical studies. See our program web site at www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/biotech/ .
Academic Year: 2005-2006
Status: Approved
Date Modified: 2005-08-10 11:07:39
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