East Central College, AAS, Biotechnology

NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM

Sponsoring Institution: East Central College
Program Title: Biotechnology
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science, Biotechnology
Options: None
Delivery Site(s):
East Central College
1964 Prairie Dell Road
Union, Missouri 63084

CIP Classification: 41.0101
Implementation Date: Fall, 2008
Cooperative Partners:
Expected Date of First Graduation: Spring 2010

AUTHORIZATION

Name/Title of Institutional Officer
Jean A. McCann
Executive Dean of Instruction
East Central College

Person to Contact for More Information
Jean A. McCann
Executive Dean of Instruction
East Central College
636 583 5193
mccannja@eastcentral.edu

FORM SE

STUDENT ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS

Program start date: August 2008
Year 1: 2008-09

NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Institution Name East Central College
Program NameAssociate of Applied Science, Biotechnology
Date April 12, 2008

Student Demand:

Estimated enrollment each year for the first five years for full-time and part-time students; please see Form SE, attached with enrollment estimates

East Central College does not anticipate any enrollment cap; however, all laboratory based course work does have enrollment limitations which would be a consideration.

Market Demand:

B. National, state, regional, or local assessment of labor need for citizens with these skills

For students who attain this skill set, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, cites “faster than average employment growth and excellent job opportunities” in its Occupational Outlook Handbook. In particular, for Clinical Laboratory Technicians (those with associate degrees) job growth is anticipated as “faster than the average” for all occupations. As reported in the Handbook, “the volume of laboratory tests continues to increase with both population growth and the development of new types of tests.”

Job opportunities are expected to be “excellent because the number of job openings is expected to continue to exceed the number of job seekers.” The report also goes on to detail wage data from 2005, which ranged from an hourly rate of $16.63 up to $17.41.

The St. Louis MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area Employment Outlook Occupation Projections Report for 2000-2010 lists, among the top occupational fields for which the typical source of training is Career Education or an Associate’s Degree, Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians, with a St. Louis MSA 2002 mean hourly wage of $13.22.

A survey conducted by East Central College of local industry (those with laboratory facilities and/or biotechnology based work or research) reflects a growing interest in a laboratory skills based program at the college.

A summary analysis of the survey results indicates the following:

• 80% of the respondents indicated that their establishment hires entry level bench technicians
• Of those who hire these technicians, none indicated plans to hire fewer or decrease the number of positions in their laboratories
• Nearly 70% of those responding indicated they would be more likely to hire an individual who acquired the skills in the proposed program
• A majority of respondents indicated possible interest in providing internship experiences for the students

C. Societal Need (General needs which are not directly related to employment)

State of Missouri, METS Initiative
The Strategic Plan of the METS (Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Science) emphasizes the importance of student accessibility to programs of study which encompass the METS fields. Biotechnology is both an academic course of study and a career training program, embracing the study of biology, chemistry and technology.

Missouri Life Sciences Efforts
In Missouri, the region around the St. Louis area is considered “the heart of a region known as the BioBelt.” In a report on the St. Louis biotech industries which was developed by the Batelle Memorial Institute, the biotech industry is highlighted “..the St. Louis region, unlike other leading competitor plant and life sciences regions, has an established leadership position in biomedical related research and development, plant science and agriculture related biotechnology research and development upon which to build a highly robust and diversified plant and sciences industry base.”

Local Advisory Board
Both the advisory board meetings and the survey results indicate a strong local/regional interest in the program. Much of the information gathering centered around the requisite skill set and the specific laboratory testing to be integrated within the programming and the coursework. These fact finding exercises demonstrated the diversity of the entry level laboratory work being done in the region and the interest in the college providing career training in this field.

D. Methodology used to determine "B" and "C" above.

• A review of the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
• A review of employment outlook information from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC)
• An examination of the Missouri METS Coalition publications and reports
• Advisory Committee meetings, East Central College Biotechnology Program
• Survey of local and regional business and industry regarding skills and training for a potential program in biotechnology

3. Duplication and Collaboration: If similar programs currently exist in Missouri, what makes the proposed program necessary and/or distinct from the others at public institutions, area vocational technical schools, and private career schools? Does delivery of the program involve a collaborative effort with any external institution or organization? If yes, please complete Form CL.

No specific collaborative effort is involved in the development or delivery of the ECC proposed Biotechnology program. However, ECC acknowledges that its program reflects growing interest among four year colleges and universities in biotechnology and bioengineering fields and anticipates articulations related to these programs.

St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, a two year community college campus has a similar AAS program and is the closest community college with such programming. The ECC program will not present any direct competition to the STLCC program (geographically, the schools are approximately 60 miles apart).

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

A. Total credits required for graduation:

Please see attached. Total credits: 68 hours

B. Residency requirements, if any:

East Central College requires all graduates complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in residence; this policy applies to the proposed AAS, Biotechnology.
See attached information regarding program structure and coursework. Course descriptions are also attached.

C. General education: Total credits: 22 credit hours

Courses (specific courses OR distribution area and credits): See attached.

D. Major requirements:

Total credits required in the program: 36 credit hours

E. Free elective credits: Program electives total 10 credit hours (Sum of C, D, and E should equal A.)

F. Requirements for thesis, internship or other capstone experience

Capstone course required

G. Any unique features such as interdepartmental cooperation:
None

PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE GOALS

Institution Name East Central College
Program NameAssociate of Applied Science, Biotechnology
Date April 4, 2008

(Although all of the following guidelines may not be applicable to the proposed program, please carefully consider the elements in each area and respond as completely as possible in the format below. Quantification of performance goals should be included wherever possible.)

Student Preparation

• Any special admissions procedures or student qualifications required for this program which exceed regular university admissions, standards, e.g., ACT score, completion of core curriculum, portfolio, personal interview, etc. Please note if no special preparation will be required.

East Central College is an open admission, comprehensive community college. All students, at entry to the college, complete a series of placement tests. Results of the tests guide admissions staff in placement of students in appropriate coursework. Students seeking an AAS in Biotechnology will complete this battery of tests and be placed accordingly. No special entry process or qualification is required.

• Characteristics of a specific population to be served, if applicable.

Not applicable.

Faculty Characteristics

• Any special requirements (degree status, training, etc.) for assignment of teaching for this degree/certificate.

Faculty teaching in the Biotechnology program must have a minimum of a master’s degree in biology, biotechnology or a related field. Work experience in a science laboratory, either academic or commercial, is also required.

• Estimated percentage of credit hours that will be assigned to full time faculty. Please use the term "full time faculty" (and not FTE) in your descriptions here.

Full time faculty will teach a minimum of 80% of the credit hours in the program. For program start up, all the courses in the first two years will be taught by full time faculty. In some instances, an adjunct may teach some of the program prerequisites.

• Expectations for professional activities, special student contact, teaching/learning innovation.

All students completing the program will participate in the Biotechnology Externship. This activity will allow students to experience the work environment in a professional laboratory and observe lab personnel in daily activities. All student work will be supervised by a laboratory professional and program faculty will be regularly present in the participating laboratories. Students will use these specific experiences (laboratory procedures) as material for their capstone course.

Enrollment Projections

• Student FTE majoring in program by the end of five years.

Please see attached Student Enrollment Projection Form.

• Percent of full time and part time enrollment by the end of five years.

It is anticipated that full time enrollment will approximate 45% and part time will be 55%. Please see attached Student Enrollment Projection Form for enrollment details.

Student and Program Outcomes

• Number of graduates per annum at three and five years after implementation.

East Central College anticipates the following number of graduates:
End of three years: 8
End of five years: 12

• Special skills specific to the program.

East Central College anticipates student acquisition of the following skills:
Basic laboratory safety skills, basic laboratory methods, laboratory report writing, use of, maintenance of and performance verification on all standard laboratory equipment. Use titration and pipetting techniques. Review, analyze and deliver laboratory results; application of laboratory communication skills.

In addition, the specific skills acquired are: microbiology lab skills such as equipment hygiene, transform host cells, aseptic technique, preparation and sterilization of media buffers and solutions. Cell biology techniques include isolation and characterization of cell lines, advanced use of microscope techniques, propagation of plant and animal tissue, use of biosafety cabinet, use of a hematocytometer. Regulatory compliance and equipment calibration are also central to the program.

• Proportion of students who will achieve licensing, certification, or registration.

Currently, program faculty are not aware of any scientific or professional entity granting licensure or certification in this program but will continue efforts to find same.

• Performance on national and/or local assessments, e.g., percent of students scoring above the 50th percentile on normed tests; percent of students achieving minimal cut-scores on criterion-referenced tests. Include expected results on assessments of general education and on exit assessments in a particular discipline as well as the name of any nationally recognized assessments used.

Students completing the AAS, Biotechnology, will be expected to test using WorkKeys at program completion. In particular, students completing the program will be expected to test above the 50th percentile on both the Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics portions of the test. In addition, all students completing the program will also test using the ETS Major Field Test in Biology and again score above the 50th percentile.

• Placement rates in related fields, in other fields, unemployed.

East Central College anticipates placing 100% of its graduates from the program in work specific to the skills or a closely related field. Using the 180 day follow up of graduates, the college will review initial placements and survey employers regarding skills acquired.

• Transfer rates, continuous study.

East Central College continues to work on a program articulation agreement with the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Students at East Central College who wish to pursue baccalaureate studies in Biotechnology may also pursue an Associate of Arts degree with elective options in Biotechnology as preparation for transfer.
Program Accreditation

• Institutional plans for accreditation, if applicable, including accrediting agency and timeline. If there are no plans to seek specialized accreditation, please provide reasons.

Currently, program faculty know of no external accrediting body but will continue to scan for any accreditation appropriate to the Biotechnology AAS.
Alumni and Employer Survey

• Expected satisfaction rates for alumni, including timing and method of surveys
• Expected satisfaction rates for employers, including timing and method of surveys

East Central College will convene bi-annual meetings of the Biotechnology Advisory Committee to continue to seek counsel from employers in the region regarding skills required, equipment and other necessary programmatic information. (See above regarding survey.)

The college will complete an employer survey at the end of year 2 and year 5 of the program. Satisfaction rates for the first graduates from the program are expected to be at least 50% satisfied or highly satisfied. Data will be available at the end of the second year.

BIOTECHNOLOGY
East Central College--1964 Prairie Dell Rd.--Union, MO 63084--636.583.5193

Degree: AAS
Year: 2008	Credit: 68.00
Minimum GPA: 2.00	Institutional Credit Reqd: 15.00

Student Development

You must take at least 1 course from
FS 1001: Foundation Seminar
FS 1002: Foundation Seminar-Success Skills

English Skills

You must take at least 1 course from
EN 1223: English Comp I
EN 1233: Eng Comp I(Honors)

You must take - EN 1403: Technical Writing

Mathematics Requirement

You must take - MT 1403: College Algebra

Humanities Requirement

You must take at least 1 course from

AR 1203: Art Appreciation	AR 1703: Art History I	AR 1713: Art History II
CT 1003: Oral Communications	CT 1103: Public Speaking	CT 1303: Theatre Apprec
CV 1013: Cult&Civilization of Russia	EN 1413: World Literature I	EN 1503: Poetry
EN 1603: Fiction	EN 1703: Drama As Literature	EN 1803: Art of the Novel
EN 1813: Fiction Into Film	EN 1903: Classical Mythology	EN 2103: Surv British Lit:Beg‑1784
EN 2113: Surv British Lit:Romant‑Pres	EN 2203: Surv Am Lit: Col‑1865	EN 2213: Surv Am Lit: 1865‑Present
EN 2223: Literature of Mystery	EN 2303: Latino/Latina Lit	EN 2403: Lit of Fantasy
EN 2503: Lit of Sci Fiction	EN 2603: Shakespeare on Stage	FR 1104: Elem French I
FR 1204: Elem French II	FR 2104: Interm French I	FR 2204: Interm French II
GR 1103: Elementary German I	GR 1104: Elem German I	GR 1203: Elementary German II
GR 1204: Elem German II	HI 2103: European Civilization I	HI 2203: European Civilization II
HI 2303: Latin American Civilization	HI 2403: African & Middle Eastern Civilization	HI 2603: Japanese Civilization
HI 2613: East Asia Civilization to 1800	HI 2623: East Asian Civilization Since 1800	MU 1503: World Music
MU 1603: Music Appreciation	PR 1003: Intro to Philosophy	PR 1203: Hist of Mod Philos
PR 1303: Living Wrld Relig	PR 2103: Contem Ethical Prob	PR 2403: Biblical Lit I:OT
PR 2503: Biblical Lit II:OT	PR 2603: Biblical Lit III:NT	SP 1104: Elem Spanish I
SP 1204: Elem Spanish II

Constitution Requirement

You must take at least 1 course from

HI 1103: US History to 1877	HI 1203: US Hist Since 1877	HI 2003: U.S. History Since 1945
PS 1203: US Govt I:Nat&State

Biological & Physical Sciences Requirements

You must take
BI 1323: Prin of Biology I Lec
BI 1332: Prin of Biology I Lab

Physical Education Requirements

You must take at least 1 course from

PE 1031: Aqua Aerobics	PE 1081: Intro Fitness and Wellness	PE 1161: Bowling
PE 1301: Golf	PE 1931: Yoga	PE 1941: Katy Trail Biking Expedition

Program Requirements

You must take

CH 1103: Intro Chemistry Lec	CH 1112: Intro Chemistry Lab	BI 2403: Microbiology Lec
BI 2411: Microbiology Lab	BY 1102: Intro to Biotech Lec	BY 1111: Intro to Biotech Lab
BY 2102: Biotechnology I Lec	BY 2113: Biotechnology I Lab	BY 2202: Biotechnology II Lec
BY 2213: Biotechnology II Lab	BY 2302: S.T. Biotechnology Lec	BY 2313: S.T. Biotechnology Lab
BY 2403: Biotechnology Externship	CH 2203: Organic and Biochemistry Lec	CHI 2212: Organic and Biochemistry Lab
BY 2601: Program Capstone - Biotechnology

Program Electives

You must take at least 10.00 credits from any of the following

BI 1413: Principles of Biology II Lec	BI 1422: Principles of Biology II Lab	BI 2043: Cell Biology Lec
BI 2052: Cell Biology Lab	BI 2003: Genetics Lec	BI 2012: Genetics Lab
CH 1303: General Chemistry I Lec	CH 1312: General Chemistry I Lab	CH 1403: General Chemistry II Lec
CH 1412: General Chemistry II Lab	CH 2303: Organic Chemistry I Lec	CH 2312: Organic Chemistry I Lab
CH 2403: Organic Chemistry II Lec	CH 2412: Organic Chemistry II Lab

Biotechnology

BY 1102 2.0 Intro to Biotechnology Lec
This course introduces basic biotechnology laboratory skills in preparation for Biotechnology I. Topics and techniques include safety, sterile technique, laboratory math, quality systems, documentation, collection of data, metrology, filtration, solution and media preparation, and other appropriate laboratory methods. Two one-hour lecture sessions and one two-hour laboratory session per week.
Prerequisites: MT 0203 or Corequisites: BY 1111, MT 1303 or test score for entry into Intermediate Algebra.

BY 1111 1.0 Intro to Biotechnology Lab
This course introduces basic biotechnology laboratory skills in preparation for Biotechnology I. Topics and techniques include safety, sterile technique, laboratory math, quality systems, documentation, collection of data, metrology, filtration, solution and media preparation, and other appropriate laboratory methods. Two one-hour lecture sessions and one two-hour laboratory session per week.
Prerequisite: MT 0203 or Corequisites: BY 1102, MT 1303 or test score for entry into Intermediate Algebra.

BY 2102 2.0 Biotechnology I Lec
This course introduces basic skills in preparation for Biotechnology II. Topics and techniques may include but are not limited to: safety, Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices, agarose gel electrophoresis, plasmid mapping, plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mini-preparations, Southern and Western blotting, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel exlectrophoresis of proteins, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, DNA and protein chromatography, plant cell culture, and/or other appropriate molecular techniques used in biotechnology laboratory settings. Two one-hour lecture sessions and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
Prerequisite: BY 1102/1111; BI 1323/1332 Corequisite: BY 2113

BY 2113 3.0 Biotechnology I Lab
This course introduces basic skills in preparation for Biotechnology II, Topics and techniques may include but are not limited to: safety, Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices, agarose gel electrophoresis, plasmid mapping, plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mini-preparations, Southern and Western blotting, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of proteins, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, DNA and protein chromatography, plant cell culture, and/or other appropriate molecular techniques used in biotechnology laboratory settings. Two one-hour lecture sessions and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
Prerequisite: BY 1102/1111; BI 1323/1332 Corequisite: BY 2102

BY 2202 2.0 Biotechnology II Lec
A project-oriented course applying the fundamental DNA and protein manipulation techniques used in biotechnology/ bioengineering research laboratories in academia and industry. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
Prerequisite: BY 2102/BY 2113; BI 2403/2411 Corequisite: BY 2213

BY 2213 3.0 Biotechnology II Lab
A project-oriented course applying the fundamental DNA and protein manipulation techniques used in biotechnology/ bioengineering research laboratories in academia and industry. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
Prerequisites: BY 2102/BY 2113; BI 2403/BI 2411 Corequisite: BY 2202

BY 2302 2.0 S.T. Biotechnology Lec
This lecture course will consist of current techniques employed in biotechnology. Topics can include, but are not limited to, specialized techniques from biomedical, environmental, agricultural, pharmaceutical, microbiological, bioinformatics, and/or bioethical aspects of biotechnology. Guest faculty from biotechnology industry and research may be employed as co-teachers. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
Prerequisites: BY 2102/2113 and BY 2202/2213

BY 2313 3.0 S.T.-Biotechnology Lab
This laboratory course will consist of current techniques employed in biotechnology. Topics can include, but are not limited to, specialized techniques from biomedical, environmental, agricultural, pharmaceutical, microbiological, bioinformatics, and/or bioethical aspects of biotechnology. Guest faculty from biotechnology industry and research may be employed as co-teachers. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory sessions per week.
Prerequisites: BY 2102/2113 and BY 2202/2213

BY 2403 3.0 Biotech Externship
This externship will provide supervised work experience in biotechnology laboratory setting. Student must work a minimum of 150 hours during the term to receive credit. Supervision on the job will be led by laboratory personnel. Times will be arranged.
Prerequisites: BY 2102/2113

BY 2601
Program Capstone - Biotechnology 1.0

Financial Projections Deleted

Attachment: Semester Sequence – to obtain a copy contact Heather Fabian at (573) 751-2361.