Laboratory Technology
Option Details
Two Year Options
Chemical Option
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
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Chemical

Biochemical
 

 Our Chemical Option, with its broad and strong preparation in chemistry,  prepares you to work in a wide variety of chemical lab positions through courses in chemical analysis, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and laboratory robotics.
Biotech


Entering students should have a grade of C or better in high school Algebra I, Plane Geometry or Algebra II, and Chemistry.  The program is designed to be completed in two years.  If the student selects the optional internship as part of the program, the time should be extended to three years and an additional three credit hours of courses will be required.

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Chemical

Biochemical

Biotechnology

 
Freshman Year Credit Hours
English Composition I, II    6
College Algebra I, II    6
Trigonometry 1
   3
General Chemistry I, II 10
Laboratory Safety   3
Orientation to Laboratory Technology   1
Computer Application Elective   3
Lab Data Management    3
General Education Electives 2
   9
Effective Public Speaking    3
Total 
 47

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Sophomore Year Credit Hours
Applied Chemical Analysis I, II, III  15
Bio-Organic Chemistry   4
Introduction to Biochemistry I, II    8
Technical Organic Chemistry I 3
  5
Office Presentation Graphics   3
Introduction to Lab Robotics I   3
General Education Elective   3
Intermediate Composition
   3
Introduction to Psychology I
   3
Total 
 47


 1 Students not planning to pursue the bachelor's degree in Chemical Technology may substitute an advisor-approved elective.
 2 Select courses from three of the General Education areas below:
Humanities, Literature, Historical Perspectives, Fine Arts, Diversity & Culture, and Social & Ethical Issues.
 3 Technical Organic Chemistry will be offered only in the Spring Quarter of even numbered years.  Students beginning in even numbered years should take this course in the Spring Quarter of the Freshman year and delay Laboratory Safety intil the Spring Quarter of the Sophomore year.

Laboratory internships are intended to introduce the student to the working lab environment and to provide the student with an opportunity to apply classroom principles and practices to real lab situations.  Participation in these paid experiences enhances and deepens the student's training and results in an experienced and more employable graduate.  The internship is intended to comprise approximately 20 hours per week at the work site for three quarters while taking courses at the College.  It will come late in the student's program, preferably during the last year of the program.  Each student will be accepted by an employer under the supervision of a College-approved Mentor.  The internship is optional.  Students may complete all degree requirements without participating in the internship.


Requirements for admission to Laboratory Technology Internship Program in Chemistry 
Completion of at least 40 credit hours of Chemistry courses in the program with a minimum 2.50 grade average. These must include Applied Chemical Analysis I, Laboratory Safety, and Orientation to Laboratory Technology Internships.  Minimum 2.50 grade average in all courses.


Requirements for Continuation in Internship
At the end of each internship quarter the student will submit to the Chemical Sciences Department a written evaluation of the student's lab experience that quarter.  The student's Mentor will also submit a written evaluation of the student's performance.  Continuation in the internship requires satisfactory completion of the previous quarter's internship as indicated by the two reports and as determined by the Department Faculty.

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Biochemical Option
Degree: Associate of Applied Science


Our Biochemical Option emphasizes content and instrumentation used in biochemical labs.  Year-long courses in biochemistry, chemical analysis, and biological lab techniques, and an introduction to the uses and programming of laboratory robots highlight the second year.

Entering students should have a grade of C or better in high school Algebra I, Plane Geometry or Algebra II, Biology, and Chemistry.  The program is designed to be completed in two years.  If the student selects the optional internship in the program, the time should be extended to three years and an additional three credit hours of courses will be required.


Freshman Year  Credit Hours
English Composition I, II    6
College Algebra I, II   6
Lab Data Management   3
General Chemistry I, II 10
Laboratory Safety   3
Orientation to Laboratory Technology   1
Computer Application Elective    3
Fundamentals of Biology I, III  10
Trigonometry 1
  3
General Education Electives 2
  6
Total
 51


Sophomore Year Credit Hours
Bio-Organic Chemistry   4
Introduction to Biochemistry I, II   8
Applied Chemical Analysis I, II, III 15
Introduction to Lab Robotics I   3
Technical Organic Chemistry I 3
  5
Biotech I: Protein Separation Lab   5
Biotech II: Molecular Biology Lab   5
Intermediate Composition
   3
General Education Elective    3
Total 
 51


 1 Students not planning to pursue the bachelor's degree in Chemical Technology may substitute an advisor-approved elective.
 2 Select courses from three of the General Education areas below:
Humanities, Literature, Historical Perspectives, Fine Arts, Diversity & Culture, and Social & Ethical Issues.
 3 Technical Organic Chemistry will be offered only in the Spring Quarter of even numbered years.  Students beginning in even numbered years should take this course in the Spring Quarter of the Freshman year and delay Laboratory Safety intil the Spring Quarter of the Sophomore year.

Laboratory internships are intended to introduce the student to the working lab environment and to provide the student with an opportunity to apply classroom principles and practices to real lab situations.  Participation in these paid experiences enhances and deepens the student's training and results in an experienced and more employable graduate.  The internship is intended to comprise approximately 20 hours per week at the work site for three quarters while taking courses at the College.  It will come late in the student's program, preferably during the last year of the program.  Each student will be accepted by an employer under the supervision of a College-approved Mentor.  The internship is optional.  Students may complete all degree requirements without participating in the internship.


Requirements for admission to Laboratory Technology Internship Program in Biochemistry
Completion of at least 45 credit hours of Chemistry and Biology courses in the program. with a minimum 2.50 grade average.  These must include Applied Chemical Analysis I, Laboratory Safety, and Orientation to Laboratory Technology Internships.  Minimum grade average of 2.50 in all courses.


Requirements for Continuation in Internship
At the end of each internship quarter the student will submit to the Chemical Sciences Department a written evaluation of the student's lab experience that quarter.  The student's Mentor will also submit a written evaluation of the student's performance.  Continuation in the internship requires satisfactory completion of the previous quarter's internship as indicated by the two reports and as determined by the Department Faculty.

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Biotech Option
Degree: Associate of Applied Science


The BioTech Option emphasizes biological lab techniques, molecular and cell biology, cell culture, protein and DNA separations, genetics, microbiology, and biochemistry.

Prerequisites for this option should include high school Algebra I,  Plane Geometry or Algebra II, Biology and Chemistry, all with grades of C or better.  An optional internship is available upon completion of sophomore biology and chemistry courses except Biological Lab Techniques III, with a minimum 2.50 grade point average.


Freshman Year Credit Hours
English Composition I, II   6
College Algebra I   3
Fundamentals of Biology I, II, III  or  Biology I, II, III 15
General Chemistry I, II 10
Introduction to Laboratory Robotics I   3
Laboratory Safety   3
Laboratory Data Management   3
Orientation to Lab Technology   1
Effective Public Speaking
   3
General Education Elective   3
Total
 50


Summer Credit Hours
Microbiology I   5
General Education Elective   3
Total 
   8


Sophomore Year Credit Hours
Biotech I: Protein Separation Lab   5
Biotech II: Molecular Biology Lab   5
Biotech III: Cell Culture Lab   5
Molecular Genetics & Bioinformatics   3
Bio-Organic Chemistry   4
Introduction to Biochemistry I   4
Applied Chemical Analysis I   5
Introduction to Laboratory Robitics I
   3
Biotech Seminar    2
Intermediate Composition
   3
General Education Elective   3
Biotech Internship (optional)   1-5
Total
 42-47

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Professional Certificates


You must hold a Bachelor's degree to enter these certificate programs.

Professional Certificate - Chemical

Courses Credit Hours
Lab Data Managementy
   3
Applied Chemical Analysis I, II , III 15
Laboratory Safety    3
Introduction to Lab Robotics I    3
Technical Organic Chemistry I    5
Bio-Organic Chemistry Lecture    4
Intro. to Biochemistry Lecture I, II   8
Total
 41

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Professional Certificate - Biochemical

Courses  Credit Hours
Applied Chemical Analysis I, II, III 15
Laboratory Safety   3
Introduction to Lab Robotics I    3
Technical Organic Chemistry I    5
Bio-Organic Chemistry Lecture    4 
Intro to Biochemistry Lecture I, II    8
Biotech I: Protein Separation Lab   5
Biotech II: Molecular Biology Lab   5
Total 
 48

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Professional Certificate - Biotechnology

Courses
 Credit Hours
Biotech I: Protein Separation Lab 5
Biotech II: Molecular Biology Lab 5
Biotech III: Cell Culture Lab 5
Laboratory Data Management
 3
Biotech Seminar
 2
Molecular Genetics aned Bioinformatics
 3
Bio-organic Chemistry Lecture
 4
Applied Chemical Analysis I
 5
Introduction to Laboratory Robotics
 3
Microbiology I
5
Biotech Internship 1 
1-5
Total
40-45
1 Optional Internship

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Questions?  Contact barnesrd@email.uc.edu
UC Raymond Walters College
RWC Chemical Sciences Department
9555 Plainfield Road
Cincinnati, OH  45236

Last modified September 20, 2007