Application for Renewal of Ministerial Consent Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Bachelor of Applied Technology Biotechnology Submitted to: Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board Submitted by: Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology Date of Submission: August 29, 2012 Contact Information: Vertha Coligan, Dean Faculty of Technology Fanshawe College 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. Room T3010 London, ON N5Y 5R6 Tel: 519-452-4430 x 4035 Email: vcoligan@fanshawec.ca
Section 1 Program Abstract 1.1 Bachelor of Applied Technology (Biotechnology) The learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (Biotechnology) hereafter referred to as the BAT (Biotechnology) program, ensure the development of strong laboratory skills upon a foundation of university level theory over the course of 8 semesters. Students learn about experimental design, data collection and critical evaluation in the first year of their studies and further develop these skills over the duration of the program in which they study molecular biology, virology, toxicology, bioinformatics and related societal, economic, ethical, legal and environmental issues. The connection between courses in different disciplines provides students with a multi-level appreciation of the subject matter and a broad base in the disciplines within the Biotechnology umbrella. Throughout the program, there is a strong focus on how biotechnology relates to regulatory affairs, quality assurance, bioethics and biohazard management. The co-operative work term develops the student s readiness for employment. Over 90% of the graduates from the BAT (Biotechnology) program have found employment within six months in the areas of research and development, remediation, laboratory management, and assurance/quality control. Graduates are prepared, however, for an even wider range of employment opportunities including the areas of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and regulatory affairs. Further education has been pursued by some graduates. Three have entered Master of Science programs: one graduate has completed an M.Sc. program while two are currently enrolled in M.Sc. programs. Two graduates are registered for Teacher s College beginning in the fall of 2012 and other students have pursued postgraduate certifications in a number of areas. The BAT (Biotechnology) credential is clearly gaining recognition through its graduates, through employers in the field and through the connection of the College with both graduates and employers.
Course Schedule 2 - Year 1 Year and Semester Course Title Total Core YEAR 1 Semester 1 BIOL-7002 Molecular Biology CHEM-7002 Chemistry 1 ENVR-7004 Environmental & World Issues COMM-7001 Introductory Communications Semester 2 Total Non-Core Course Pre-requisites and Co-requisites 60 N/A PhD Zoology Highest Qualification Earned and Discipline of Study 75 N/A PhD Chemical Engineering MSc Chemistry 45 N/A PhD Neuroscience 45 N/A MSc MATH-7002 Mathematics 1 45 N/A MEd(Mathematical Instructor) 7000 Series Elective 45 N/A PhD/MSc/M.A. BIOL-7003 75 BIOL-7002 PhD Molecular Biology & Plant and Animal Anatomy and Physiology CHEM-7003 75 CHEM-7002 PhD Chemical Engineering Chemistry 2 PHYS-7001 60 MATH-7002 PhD Physics Physics 1 HIST-7003 45 N/A PhD Chemistry History and Philosophy of Sciences 7000 Series Elective 45 N/A PhD/MSc/MA
Course Schedule 2 - Year 2 Year and Semester Course Title Total Core YEAR 2 Semester 1 BIOL-7001 Microbiology 1 CHEM-7004 Analytical Chemistry 1 PHYS-7005 Physics 2 COMP-7002 Computers and Applications WRIT-7001 Writing Semester 2 BIOL-7004 CHEM-7005 Organic Chemistry 1 MATH-7004 Statistics and Quality Assurance MATH-7003 Mathematics 2 SFTY-7001 Occupational Health & Safety PHYS-7003 Radiation Physics Total Non-Core Course Pre-requisites and Co-requisites Highest Qualification Earned and Discipline of Study 60 N/A PhD Molecular Biology & 60 CHEM-7003 PhD Chemistry 60 PHYS-7001 PhD Physics 45 N/A PhD Chemistry 45 N/A MSc 60 BIOL-7001 PhD Zoology 60 CHEM-7004 MSc Chemistry 45 COMP-7002 PhD Chemistry 45 MATH-7002 MEd (Mathematical Instruction) 45 N/A PhD Microbiology 75 N/A PhD Physics 7000 Series Elective 45 N/A PhD/MSc/MA
Course Schedule 2 - Year 3 Year and Semester Course Title Total Core YEAR 3 Semester 1 CHEM-7006 Biochemistry 1 BIOL-7005 Microbiology 2 Industrial Applications Semester 2 CHEM-7007 Instrumental Chemistry Analysis 1 CHEM-7008 Organic Chemistry 2 COMP-7003 Advanced Computer Applications Total Non-Core Course Pre-requisites and Co-requisites 75 CHEM-7004 PhD Zoology BIOL-7004 75 BIOL-7001 PhD Biology 75 CHEM-7004 CHEM-7005 Highest Qualification Earned and Discipline of Study MSc Chemistry 60 CHEM-7005 MSc Chemistry 45 COMP-7002 PhD Chemistry 7000 Series Elective 45 N/A PhD/MSc/MA CHEM-7001 75 CHEM-7006 PhD Molecular Biology & Biochemistry 2 BIOL-7006 45 BIOL-7004 PhD Neuroscience Applied Molecular CHEM-7009 75 CHEM-7007 MSc Chemistry Instrumental Chemistry Analysis 2 PHRM-7002 45 BIOL-7001 PhD Neuroscience Pharmacology, Toxicology BIOL-7005 and Neutraceutical ZOOL-7001 30 CHEM-7006 DVM Animal Care and Handling COMM-7005 Research and Technical Writing 45 N/A PhD Molecular Biology & 7000 Series Elective 45 N/A PhD/MSc/MA
Course Schedule 2 - Year 4 Year and Semester Course Title Total Core Course Semester YEAR 4 Semester 1 Semester 2 Total Non-Core Course Pre-requisites and Co-requisites Highest Qualification Earned and Discipline of Study CHEM-7010 60 CHEM-7009 PhD Chemical Engineering Analytical Chemistry 2 BIOL-7007 60 BIOL-7004 PhD Neuroscience Applied Biotechnology 1 BIOL-7006 BIOL-7008 45 COMP-7003 PhD Neuroscience Bioinformatics ENGR-7001 45 N/A MSc Physiology Bioprocess Engineering SFTY-7002 Biosafety and Regulatory 30 N/A PhD Molecular Biology & Affairs COMM-7006 Thesis 45 N/A PhD Neuroscience 7000 Series Elective 45 N/a PhD/MSc/MA BIOL-7009 75 BIOL-7007 PhD Neuroscience Applied Biotechnology 2 BIOL-7012 60 BIOL-7001 MSc Physiology Microbiology 3 Immunology and Virology ENGR-7002 45 N/A PhD Neuroscience Manufacturing Process Engineering ECON-7002 45 N/A Ph.D. Human Environmental Macroeconomics Science (Financial Economics) BIOL-7010 45 N/A PhD Zoology Bioethics BIOL-7011 45 N/A PhD Current Topics in Biotechnology 7000 Series Elective 45 PhD/MSc/MA Subtotal Course 2145 540 Total Program 2685