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Posted: 05/01/07

  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.

 

 

Competency Areas

Hours

1. Describe the current achievements and global impact of biotechnology.

Class

20

2. Describe the influences of biotechnology on local economy.

D. Lab

0

3. Define the primary skills involved in bioscience employability.

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

4. Describe the nature of the local bioscience job market.

Credit

2

 

Prerequisite:

None

Corequisite:

None

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


1. Describe the current achievements and global impact of biotechnology.

10

0

0

Definition of biotechnology

Define biotechnology.

 

 

 

Historical developments

Outline the historical uses of biotechnology from antiquity.

 

 

 

Areas of application

List and describe the uses of biotechnology in modern world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Describe the influences of biotechnology on local economy.

4

0

0

Local workforce

Describe the nature of the local economy, and how biotechnology is affecting the workplace.

 

 

 

Scope of local biotechnology workplaces

Describe the various types of biotechnology workplaces in the local area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Define the primary skills involved in bioscience employability.

4

0

0

Needed skill sets

List the necessary skills for success in the local biotechnology workplace.

 

 

 

Desired workplace traits

Explain the work and personal traits desired by local biotechnology employers for hiring and promoting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Describe the nature of the local bioscience job market.

2

0

0

Identify local opportunities

Identify probable employment sites in the local area.

 

 

 

Local salaries and benefits

Describe the entry level salaries and benefits for biotechnology positions locally.

 

 

 

Opportunities for upward mobility

Define how biotechnology technicians may promote within the workplace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

None.

 

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