Shoreline Community College Biotechnology Lab Specialist Program

http://success.shoreline.edu/biotech/Guy Hamilton Ph.D. Program Director ghamilton@shoreline.edu

Emphasis of Program

-Prepare students for careers in biotechnology research and development

-Provide practical, “hands-on” learning and familiarity with cutting edge techniques, technologies, and equipment

Flexible Student Access

-AAAS degree program. A two-year program for those without a science background. The first year curriculum provides a foundation in math and basic sciences. The second year focuses on applied biotechnology.

-Certificate Program. Students with prior Science degrees and/or experience may enter the program and complete the second year course sequence.

-Modular short courses. Students with Biotech experience may enroll in these courses to receive advanced training in several topics

Shoreline Biotech Lab Facilities

-3000 square feet of teaching lab space dedicated to Biotechnology students completely renovated in 2004.

-Facilities include molecular biology/immunology lab, tissue culture lab and computer access for students.

http://success.shoreline.edu/biotech/

Shoreline Biotech Core Curriculum

Media and Solution Prep

Molecular Biology

Recombinant DNA

ImmunologyProtein Techniques

Tissue CultureInternship

Inorganic Chemistry series for majors

Short Course Modules - 1 or 2 credit courses to provide advanced training. Open for incumbant worker training.

HPLC

Flow Cytometry

Bioinformatics

Molecular Diagnostics

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Skills Acquired

Molecular Biology. Media and buffer preparation, sterile technique, recombinant DNA techniques, agarose and SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, PCR, protein expression and purification, and HPLC.

Immunology and Tissue Culture - Western Blotting, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, affinity purification of antibodies, Biotin labeling of proteins.

Who are our Biotech Students?

Average age – 33

50% Female

37% International/Minority

25% supported by financial aid

6% Transfer to 4 year institutions

85% of graduates employed within 6 months

Who are our employers?

Amgen,

Bayer

DendreonTargeted Genetics

XactaGenZymogeneticsPNRLID BiomedicalPriTest, IncWeyerhaeuserNastech

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Institute of Systems Biology

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Children’s Hospital

University of Washington

Benaroya Research Institute

Development of SCCBiotechnology Curriculum

BIOTECHNOLOGY/BIOMEDICALSKILL STANDARDS

2000 and 2007“A PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY AND

EDUCATION”http://www.wa-skills.com/biotechbiomed.html

Skill standards are industry driven performance specifications that identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that individuals need to succeed in the workplace.

Industry PartnersTargeted GeneticsCell TherapeuticsImmunexFred Hutchinson CRCZymogeneticsMDS PanLabsFood & Drug AdministrationPublic Health LaboratoriesICOSATL UltrasoundRegulatory Consultant FirmRosetta/MerckAmgenBenaroya Research InstituteChildren's HospitalXactagen

Shoreline Biotech HS CoordinatorShoreline Biotech HS CoordinatorWashington State Workforce Development GrantWashington State Workforce Development Grant

Adrienne HouckAdrienne Houckahouck@shoreline.eduahouck@shoreline.edu

Goals included:Goals included:Talking to students about: Talking to students about:

the industrythe industry career fields career fields path to careerpath to career salary/tuition reimbursement benefitssalary/tuition reimbursement benefits

Identifying students who are:Identifying students who are: not planning to attend a four-year college or finances not planning to attend a four-year college or finances

require alternatives to four-year collegerequire alternatives to four-year college first generation, ESL or other barriers that keep first generation, ESL or other barriers that keep

students from thinking aheadstudents from thinking ahead

Outreach Opportunities for Middle and High SchoolsOutreach Opportunities for Middle and High Schools

Visits to SchoolVisits to School-Science Classroom-stay for all sections, hands-on activity -Science Classroom-stay for all sections, hands-on activity addressing your current curriculum.addressing your current curriculum.-Career fairs or Presentations-Career fairs or Presentations

Visits to Shoreline CCVisits to Shoreline CC-Arrange full campus tour with biotechnology lab.-Arrange full campus tour with biotechnology lab.-Can plan for a larger group with rotations-Can plan for a larger group with rotations-Smaller groups can arrange for lab activities.-Smaller groups can arrange for lab activities.

SCC Outreach goals moving forwardSCC Outreach goals moving forwardContinue Outreach to SchoolsContinue Outreach to Schools

Create a Biotechnology Pathway for underserved Create a Biotechnology Pathway for underserved and/or middle achieving studentsand/or middle achieving studentsPathway includes:Pathway includes:

Biotechnology Summer Student Experience Biotechnology Summer Student Experience (BSSE)(BSSE)

Camp to BiotechCamp to Biotech (C(C22B)B)

Continue to expand the Bruce Wallace Lab Program to Continue to expand the Bruce Wallace Lab Program to Schools outside of the greater Seattle AreaSchools outside of the greater Seattle Area

biotechnology lab program

Laboratory Protocols by:

Marty IkkandaPowerpoint by:

Anthony DauloPierce College, Woodland Hills, CA

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Teacher Work ShopsA Developed Curriculum (that includes)

DNA Restriction DigestLigationProtein Purification

Equipment to perform the curriculumAll supplies, reagents & biologicals

biotechnology lab program

Laboratory Protocols by:

Marty IkkandaPowerpoint by:

Anthony DauloPierce College, Woodland Hills, CA

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This Program is Administered by

Shoreline Community CollegeDavid Paul 206-546-4724 dpaul@shorline.edu

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