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Standard |
Posted: 05/01/07
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State Standard X£
Institutionally Developed
College: Athens Technical College/Gwinnett Technical College |
BIO 200 - Biotechnology Seminar
Course
Description
This is a seminar class designed to cover topics of special
interest to the biotechnology field. Topics may include current events, career
orientation, employability skills, laboratory specializations and facility
tours.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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1.
Describe the current achievements and global impact of biotechnology. |
Class |
20 |
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2.
Describe the influences of biotechnology on local economy. |
D. Lab |
0 |
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3. Define
the primary skills involved in bioscience employability. |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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4.
Describe the nature of the local bioscience job market. |
Credit |
2 |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Corequisite: |
None |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will be able to: |
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D.Lab
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1. Describe the
current achievements and global impact of biotechnology. |
10 |
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0 |
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Definition
of biotechnology |
Define
biotechnology. |
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Historical
developments |
Outline
the historical uses of biotechnology from antiquity. |
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Areas of
application |
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2. Describe the influences of
biotechnology on local economy. |
4 |
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0 |
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Local
workforce |
Describe
the nature of the local economy, and how biotechnology is affecting the
workplace. |
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Describe
the various types of biotechnology workplaces in the local area. |
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3. Define the
primary skills involved in bioscience employability. |
4 |
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Needed
skill sets |
List the
necessary skills for success in the local biotechnology workplace. |
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Desired
workplace traits |
Explain
the work and personal traits desired by local biotechnology employers for
hiring and promoting. |
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4. Describe the
nature of the local bioscience job market. |
2 |
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0 |
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Identify
local opportunities |
Identify
probable employment sites in the local area. |
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Local
salaries and benefits |
Describe
the entry level salaries and benefits for biotechnology positions locally. |
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Opportunities
for upward mobility |
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Suggested Resources |
None.
CourseSG.081105.Dot