Bioscience Technology (BSC)

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Bioscience Technology (BSC)

Bioscience technicians perform procedures in chemical and biotechnology laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and research laboratories. Advanced skills in biology and chemistry, microbiology, and laboratory skills are important for a successful career in bioscience or biotechnology.

Students who successfully complete the Bioscience Technology program at Cincinnati State earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. The curriculum prepares graduates for entry-level employment in bioscience or biotechnology, or for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biological science or related fields. Students entering the program should have a strong background in or aptitude for the sciences, a willingness to follow structured methods, ability to explore molecules and cells, and a desire to help people and enhance the world through the use of biotechnology.

Bioscience Certificate (BSCC)

The Bioscience Certificate is designed for someone with a desire to learn the basics of the biotechnology field, either as an add-on to another degree or as a new career path. The certificate curriculum contains less rigorous biology and chemistry requirements than the degree program, but has most of the same laboratory courses. Students learn genetic engineering, DNA forensics, aseptic technology and microbiology basics, protein isolation techniques, protein and DNA electrophoresis, PCR technology, and more.

Bioscience employees are expected to pay attention to cleanliness, detail, and protocol; have background in biology and science concepts; and have good communication skills. Graduates may be hired as laboratory assistants using equipment specific to the biotechnology field, or as technicians in bio-manufacturing industries.

Bioscience Technology (BSC)

All degree-seeking students must complete a First Year Experience (FYE) course as part of the first 12 credit hours taken at Cincinnati State.

Program Prerequisite: IM 111 Computer Applications 1 or appropriate computer literacy placement test score

Semester 1LecLabCredits
ENG 101English Composition 1 303
BSC 105Laboratory Skills for Bioscience 233
BSC 110Biomanufacturing Workplace Regulations 303
BIO XXX Biology Sequence Elective 1    4
Semester 2  
BSC 115Bioscience Laboratory Methods 233
MAT 151College Algebra 404
BIO XXX Biology Sequence Elective 2    4
CHE XXX Chemistry Elective    4
Semester 3  
COMM 110Public Speaking 303
XXX XXX Bioscience Elective    2
ENG XXX English Composition Elective    3
XXX XXX Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 1    3
Semester 4  
IM 120Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel 233
BSC 150Scientific Literacy for Bioscience 202
BSC 205Molecular Genetics Laboratory 265
CHE XXX Organic Chemistry Elective    4
Semester 5  
BSC 210Protein Purification and Analysis 265
XXX XXX Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 2    3
MAT XXX Mathematics Elective    3
BIO XXX Advanced Biology Elective    3
Semester 6  
BSC XXX Bioscience Experiential Learning Elective    2
Total Credits:  252169

Electives 

Biology Sequence Electives
Select one of the following:
Biology: Unity of Life
   and Biology: Diversity of Life
Biology 1
   and Biology 2 1
Chemistry Elective
Select one of the following:
Fundamentals of Chemistry
CHE 121
  & CHE 131
  & CHE 122
  & CHE 132
General Chemistry 1
   and General Chemistry 1 Lab
   and General Chemistry 2
   and General Chemistry 2 Lab 1
Bioscience Electives
BSC 120Cell Culture2
BSC 160Quality and Compliance in Biomanufacturing3
BSC 230Introduction to Bioinformatics3
MET 230Quality Control and Six Sigma4
EVT 168Radiation Safety2
EVT 170Water and Wastewater Treatment and Analysis4
English Composition Elective
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Topics in Literature3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3
Humanities/Social Sciences Electives
CULT 105Issues in Human Diversity3
or CULT 110 Social Issues in Technology
PHI 110Ethics3
PSY 100Applied Psychology: Human Relations3
or PSY 102 Applied Psychology: Stress Management
or PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 100Survey of Social Issues3
or SOC 105 Introduction to Sociology
Organic Chemistry Elective
Select one of the following:
Bio-Organic Chemistry
CHE 201
  & CHE 211
  & CHE 202
  & CHE 212
Organic Chemistry 1
   and Organic Chemistry 1 Lab
   and Organic Chemistry 2
   and Organic Chemistry 2 Lab 1
Mathematics Elective
MAT 131Statistics 13
or MAT 153 Pre-Calculus
Advanced Biology Elective
BIO 115Human Genetics3
BIO 250Cell Biology5
BIO 260Genetics5
BIO 270Ecology5
BIO 275Animal Behavior5
Bioscience Experiential Learning Elective
BSC 280Bioscience Capstone Project2
BSC 191Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Bioscience1
BSC 291Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Bioscience2
BSC 294Internship 1: Bioscience2
1

recommended for students planning to continue in a bachelor’s degree science program

Bioscience Certificate

All certificate-seeking students must complete a First Year Experience (FYE) course as part of the first 12 credit hours taken at Cincinnati State.

Program Prerequisites: MAT 150 Intermediate Algebra (minimum grade C) or appropriate placement test score, and IM 111 Computer Applications 1 or appropriate computer literacy placement test score.

Semester 1LecLabCredits
BSC 105Laboratory Skills for Bioscience 233
BSC 110Biomanufacturing Workplace Regulations 303
BIO 111Biology: Unity of Life 324
IM 120Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel 233
MAT 151College Algebra 404
Semester 2  
CHE 110Fundamentals of Chemistry 334
COMM 110Public Speaking 303
BSC 115Bioscience Laboratory Methods 233
BSC 280Bioscience Capstone Project 042
Total Credits:  221829

Courses

BSC 100 Survey of Bioscience and Biotechnology
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

An introductory course on the disciplines and scope of bioscience and biotechnology. Topics include: applications of bioscience and biotechnology, medical advances, bioethics, current developments, and career opportunities.
Prerequisites: AFM 085 and AFM 095, or appropriate placement test scores

BSC 105 Laboratory Skills for Bioscience
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on skills required for safe and regulated work in a laboratory environment. Topics include: lab documentation, safety, measurements and calculations, making solutions, and aseptic technique.
Prerequisites: BIO 111, or AFL 085 and AFM 095 or appropriate placement test scores, and HS biology within the last 7 years (minimum grade C)

BSC 110 Biomanufacturing Workplace Regulations
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on the regulatory environment of biomanufacturing. Topics include: scope of the biomanufacturing industry; regulations such as CRF 21, GMP, GLP, and GCP; and writing and following SOPs, batch records, and FDA warning letters and 483 notices.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 and AFM 095, or appropriate placement test scores

BSC 115 Bioscience Laboratory Methods
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on techniques used in Bioscience laboratories. Topics include: microscopy, aseptic technique, growth and identification of microbes, spectroscopy, genetic transformation, DNA isolation, and troubleshooting experiments.
Prerequisites: BSC 105, and ( BIO 111 or BIO 131), and CHE 100 or high school chemistry within the past 7 years and (ENG 101 or ENG REQC) (minimum grade C for all)

BSC 120 Cell Culture
2 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 6 Lab Hours.

A course on skills and techniques necessary to perform cell culture. Topics include: cell counts, biosafety, plant culture, yeast culture, mammalian cell culture, and fermentation techniques.
Prerequisites: BSC 115

BSC 150 Scientific Literacy for Bioscience
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on reading, writing, and speaking skills for science professionals. Topics include: style and structure for scientific journal articles, the peer review process, and oral presentations of scientific information.
Prerequisites: None

BSC 160 Quality and Compliance in Biomanufacturing
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on quality assurance elements in biomanufacturing industries. Topics include: current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, root cause analysis, validation and calibration, and regulatory compliance. Students must attend field trips to local biomanufacturing companies.
Prerequisites: BSC 110

BSC 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Bioscience
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures in order to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BIO 132 and (BSC 205 or BSC 210) (minimum grade C for all)

BSC 198 First Year Special Topics in Bioscience
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Bioscience, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None

BSC 199 First Year Independent Project in Bioscience
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Bioscience that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Bioscience faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

BSC 205 Molecular Genetics Laboratory
5 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A course on molecular genetics techniques. Topics include: DNA and RNA isolation and purification, constructing screening libraries, electrophoresis, vector construction, Southern blot, PCR, DNA sequencing, and microarrays.
Prerequisites: BSC 115, and MAT 121 or MAT 151 (minimum grade C for all)

BSC 210 Protein Purification and Analysis
5 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A course on isolation, purification, and analysis of proteins from cells. Topics include: chromatography, electrophoresis, Western blot, enzyme assays, proteomics, ELISA and other immunochemistry methods for detecting proteins.
Prerequisites: BSC 115, and MAT 121 or MAT 151 (minimum grade C for all)

BSC 230 Introduction to Bioinformatics
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on computer applications, statistics, and genetics used in computational biology and bioinformatics. Topics include: the Human Genome and Human Proteome projects, multiple sequence analysis, genetic conditions and trends, and use of databases such as BLAST, FASTA, and Entrez.
Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 131

BSC 280 Bioscience Capstone Project
2 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 4 Lab Hours.

Students design and perform a project under the supervision of a Bioscience instructor. Topics include: planning a budget, and documenting project results.
Prerequisites: BIO 132, and ( BSC 205 or BSC 210)

BSC 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Bioscience
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BIO 132 and ( BSC 205 or BSC 210) (minimum grade C for all)

BSC 294 Internship 1: Bioscience
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issues are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BIO 132, BSC 205, or BSC 210 (minimum grade C for all)

BSC 298 Second Year Special Topics in Bioscience
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Biology, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None

BSC 299 Second Year Independent Project in Bioscience
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Bioscience that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Bioscience faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

Faculty

Program Chair

Diane K. Vorbroker
PhD