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Industrial Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology – Bachelor of Applied Science 5250 Academic Director Program Coordinator/Assist Professor Program Advisor Faculty
Eileen Monck, MS Mary El-Semarani, MS Sari Sanborn Birgitta Kimura, PhD; Aaron Hirko, PhD; Ale Maruniak, PhD
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Biotechnology (IB) is a program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. The Industrial Biotechnology program includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics. All BAS degree seeking students are required to complete the same basic requirements as traditional baccalaureate students, including 36 hours of General Education, and demonstration of foreign language competence. The entrance requirements for this program include specific, lower division coursework in math and science. Therefore, students are strongly advised to consult with an advisor as early as possible to plan their progress through this degree program in order to finish in an appropriate time frame. The Industrial Biotechnology Program at Santa Fe College is located at the Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry Center for Emerging Technologies. The Center is located in Alachua, Fla. in the heart of Florida’s high tech corridor, about 13 miles from SF’s Northwest Campus. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities and programs that directly relate to and support the greater mission of Santa Fe College. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Biotechnology adheres to the State of Florida common course prerequisites and curriculum frameworks. All BAS degree seeking students are required to complete the same basic requirements as traditional baccalaureate students, including 36 hours of General Education, and demonstration of foreign language competence. The entrance requirements for this program require students choose specific courses in biological sciences, chemistry, and mathematics within their lower division coursework to finish the degree in an appropriate timeframe. Therefore, students are strongly advised to consult with an advisor as early as possible to plan their progress through this degree program. Bachelor’s degree students will enroll in courses full-time at the Perry Center for Emerging Technologies and will complete either an internship (BSC4191) or an independent research project (BSC4910) as part of the requirements for the B.A.S. program. The internship will include on campus attendance as well as placement at an internship site approved by the program coordinator Part time students will be allowed to take courses if space is available. The internships will only be offered on a full time basis and will be used to evaluate students’ mastery of the program's learning outcomes. Upon completion of all program requirements, students will graduate with a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accredited Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree in Industrial Biotechnology. Industrial Biotechnologists may serve in several different settings. Many work in hospitals, clinics, and medical centers, but positions are also available in industrial settings such as public health, reference and research laboratories. These individuals may practice as generalists, typically covering the areas of serology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology or they may specialize in one scientific area. Graduates will find opportunities for advancement into management or teaching positions after gaining experience within the field. Industry also offers job opportunities in the area of sales, public relations, research and development. Continued academic specialization and advanced degrees are also another option which in turn bring further employment opportunities and benefits.
Getting Started Santa Fe College expects all students to acquire or have access to the computer hardware and software necessary for the program. • Complete an SF application for admission or readmission online at www.sfcollege.edu. • Arrange for official transcripts from high school to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions. • Arrange for official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions at least one month prior to the start of the term. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial advisement purposes.
Qualifying for Admission In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Industrial Biotechnology, you must: • Have a 2.5 overall GPA. • Have earned a minimum of an Associate of Science in Biotechnology, Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited educational institution or 60 credit hours.* • Have successfully completed the following common program prerequisite courses (or appropriate substitutions) with a grade of C or higher: BSC 2010/L and BSC2011/L CHM 2045/L and CHM2046/L CHM2210/L and CHM2211/L MAC2233 PHY2053/L and PHY2054/L STA 2023
General Biology with Lab General Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab Survey of Calculus General Physics with Lab Statistics
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