Biotechnology Programs at the San Diego Community College District

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Biotechnology Programs at the San Diego
Community College District

• Sandra Slivka
• Director SCBC _at_ Miramar College
• Associate Professor Biology

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The Lifelong Learning of a Community College
Student from an Economic and Workforce
Development Perspective
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SPRING 2005
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• Demographics 2003
• Of 35 students
• 14 age 17-24
• 47 age 25-34
• 39 age gt35
• Of 35 students 52 with BA/BS or higher
• 48 with High School or Associates Degree
• Large transitional
• Returning to workforce
• Up-skilling/Retooling
• New to US (usually hold 4yr degrees)

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Here are some of the Job Titles for AA Students
(go to www.biocomworkforce.org for more detailed
job descriptions)
Title Category Weighted Average Annual Salary 2003 data for entry level
Documentation Coordinator/Processor Regulatory Affairs 22,245 (depends on background)
Lab Assistant Research/Development Start at 12-16/hour
Manufacturing/Process Technician Process Devel/Mfg/Production 38,573
Research/Dev Technician Research/Development 32,562
Validation Technician Quality Assurance Depends on engineering background
Veterinary Technician Research/Development 31,175
Machine Operator/Packager (HS only) Mfg/Production 22,185
Data from San Diego Survey by Biotechnology
Employment Development Coalition
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Biotechnology Program

• Introduction to Biotech
• Bio 131 one semester GE/IGETC
• no pre-requisites
• non-majors
• Intro. to the Biotech Lab (Bio 134)
• Certificate of Completion (Two tracks)
• Mol. Bio. Track (est. 1994)
• Applied Biotech I,II (Bio 132,133)
• Advisory of chemistry or biology
• 2 semesters
• Industry taught
• Analytical Chem (in dev.)
• Applied Biotech I
• Chem 251 Analytical Chem.
• 2 semesters

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Outcomes of Miramar Program
10 Years at Miramar College Survey Date 2003228 Unique Students  
RETURNED 16
RESPONDENT WORKING IN BIOTECH 67
MET GOAL 76
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Chemistry Technician Program

• Emphasis in organic chemistry
• 1 yr of 6 hrs/wk of lab
• Chem 200, 201, 200L, 201L
• Chem 231, 231L 233, 233L,
• Chem 255
• Option 1 Biochemistry
• Chem 160, 161
• Option 2 Analytical Chemistry
• Chem 251
• Biotech Relevant Programs
• Certificate of Achievement
• Chemistry
• Chemistry Technician
• Certificate of Completion
• Preparation for Chemistry Laboratory Positions

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Biotechnology Training

• History
• From 1994-2001, City College offered
  Biotechnology training
• After a six year hiatus the program is being
  revived
• Current Status
• Hired a new faculty to coordinate the renewal
  efforts.
• New course Preparation for Biotechnology (Fall
  07)
• Re-activated Bio 206 capstone course
  Biotechnology Instrumentation (Spring 08)
• Certificate of Completion Available
• Soliciting and obtaining equipment and supplies
  from industry partners -ongoing
• Renewing ties to industry and forming a
  Biotechnology Advisory Board -ongoing

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Mission Statement SCBC_at_Miramar College
The SCBC promotes, organizes, develops and
participates in premier programs for students
and incumbent workers to expand their knowledge
about science careers.
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The 18 Colleges of the Region
Barstow Chaffey College of the Desert Crafton
Hills Cuyamaca Grossmont Imperial Valley
College MiraCosta Mt. San Jacinto Palo Verde
Palomar Riverside San Bernardino Valley SD
City Mesa Miramar Southwestern Victor
Valley
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Southern California Biotechnology Center _at_
Miramar College

• SCBC Highlights
• New technology workshops
• Microarrays
• RNAi
• Tissue Culture
• Transfer of supplies equipment
• Regional Advisory Board
• Outreach to Maintain Workforce Pipeline
• AMGEN Outreach Program
• Career Counselor Event
• Life Sciences Summer Institute