Biotechnology Technologist - Industrial Microbiology Ontario College Advanced Diploma

School Centennial College
Method At the institution
Location Toronto
Type Diploma
Course fee By request

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Biotechnology Technologist - Industrial Microbiology Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Objectives This nationally-accredited program prepares you for the scientific principles, techniques and skills required in industrial microbiology. Specialized study also includes biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, clinical and environmental microbiology. Proficiency in research laboratory techniques and presentation skills developed through independent projects complements three years of theory and skills application.
Practical experience There is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
Academic title Biotechnology Technologist - Industrial Microbiology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Course description Semester 1 Courses
Course Code    Course Name    Lecture    Lab
BI-111    Intro to Biological Systems    3 hrs    2 hrs
CH-101    Chemistry    3 hrs    2 hrs
COMM-170/171    College Communication 2 / (ESL)    3 hrs
MATH-154    Microcomputer Applications for Technology 1        3 hrs
MATH-176    Mathematics 2    3 hrs
GNED-126    Occupational Health & Safety    3 hrs
Semester 2 Courses
Course Code    Course Name    Lecture    Lab
BI-121    Microbiology    3 hrs
BI-122    Microbiology Techniques        5 hrs
CH-122    Lab Instrumentation    2 hrs    2 hrs
CH-125    Inorganic Chem. for Microbiology    1 hr    2 hrs
MATH-186    Mathematics and Statistics    4 hrs
ELECT    Elective    3 hrs
Semester 3 Courses
Course Code    Course Name    Lecture    Lab
BI-207    Microbiology Project 1        4 hrs
BI-208    Food Microbiology    3 hrs    3 hrs
CH-121    Organic Chemistry    3 hrs    2 hrs
CH-207    Analytical Chemistry    3 hrs    2 hrs
ENGL-250    Report Writing in a Technical Environment    2 hrs
GNED-500    Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action    3 hrs
Semester 4 Courses
Course Code    Course Name    Lecture    Lab
BI-206    Microbiology Project 2        5 hrs
BI-209    Pharmaceutical Microbiology    3 hrs    3 hrs
CH-203    Food Chemistry    2 hrs    2 hrs
CH-222    Biochemistry 1    3 hrs    2 hrs
ELECT    Elective    3 hrs
Semester 5 Courses
Course Code    Course Name    Lecture    Lab
BI-302    Microbial Genetics    3 hrs    2 hrs
BI-303    Microbiology Project 3        6 hrs
BI-312    Applications of Biotechnology    2 hrs    2 hrs
CH-302    Biochemistry 2    2 hrs    2 hrs
Semester 6 Courses
Course Code    Course Name    Lecture    Lab
BI-304    Environmental Microbiology    2 hrs    2 hrs
BI-305    Biotechnology    3 hrs    2 hrs
BI-307    Microbiology Project 4        6 hrs
BI-308    Systematic Microbiology    3 hrs    2 hrs

NOTE

* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results. Students in two- or three-year programs must complete GNED-500 as part of their general education requirements.

** Students who test at an advanced level may be accelerated directly into MATH-176 in semester 1 and MATH-186 in semester 2. Those taking MATH-140 will have the opportunity to complete MATH-186 between semesters 2 and 3.

*** Minimum C grade required for entry into semester 5. To qualify for co-op work terms, completion of 80 per cent of year one courses, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and a minimum C grade in ENGL-170 are required.