Comments about Biotechnology Technologist - Industrial Microbiology Ontario College Advanced Diploma - At the institution - Toronto - Ontario
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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.
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Practical experience
There is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
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Academic title
Biotechnology Technologist - Industrial Microbiology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
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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.
