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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
With a career in the field of biotechnology with an emphasis in forensics, you have diverse employment opportunities, from working in biological research to quality assurance, to medical or health-related fields, tracking down criminals or identifying victims of crime. Laboratory related occupations are among the fastest growing occupations in the economy. With specialization in forensics and biotechnology, this program is unique and its graduates are in demand in this emerging field. This advanced diploma program would traditionally take six semesters to complete. However, the program has been designed in an accelerated, compressed format, to provide six semesters of course work over five semesters.
In their final, fifth semester, students can complete their full-time internship from April to August - giving graduates the advantage of getting out into the workforce faster. (Should they so choose, students may defer the summer internship until the fall.) Courses in the program integrate theory and practice opportunities in labs and practice settings. Graduates will be critical thinkers with problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills and a solid foundation in forensic/DNA/medical applications.
WHY CHOOSE FLEMING
This cross-disciplinary program combines elements from the life sciences, quality control and assurance through ISO17025 regulations, applied computing, forensic science, automation, policing, and business skills. This gives graduates the benefit of having the multiple, job-ready skills that employers are seeking. The program has been developed in response to identified industry needs and a skills shortage in this field. Today's lab environment requires technicians with skills in information technology, data management and data analysis. The college has programs, courses and faculty who specialize in these areas, as well as state-of-the-art technology to support the use of applied technology in laboratory environments. Students will benefit from Fleming's growing faculty expertise in this field. As well, Fleming College is a founding partner in the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster. This strategic alliance between local private and public sector partners was created to advance local research of DNA and forensic science and develop economic growth opportunities, new technology businesses and jobs for the Peterborough region.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A 15-week internship will immerse students in the work culture of a lab environment, give them the opportunity to seek experience in an area of specialization, and promote networking and awareness of the industry and job potential. Students will work with their faculty in selecting a placement that will be right for them.
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SEMESTER 1
Biology I
SCIE 9
Units/ Hours: 45
Chemistry I
SCIE 131
Units/ Hours: 45
Forensic DNA Applications I
SCIE 89
Units/ Hours: 60
Introduction to Canadian Justice
LAWS 326
Units/ Hours: 45
Introduction to Computing for BTF
COMP 580
Units/ Hours: 45
Laboratory Math
MATH 114
Units/ Hours: 45
Scientific Communications
SCIE 172
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 2
Biology II
SCIE 10
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Chemistry II
SCIE 132
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Data Management and Analysis
COMP 222
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Forensic DNA Applications II (Integration)
SCIE 90
Units/ Hours: 60
1 requisite course
Forensic Techniques
LAWS 246
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Laboratory Physics
SCIE 93
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
General Education Elective
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 3
Forensic DNA Applications III (Integration)
SCIE 91
Units/ Hours: 60
1 requisite course
Laboratory Automation I
AUTM 68
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Laboratory Operating Standards and Quality Assurance I
SCIE 100
Units/ Hours: 45
2 requisite courses
Microbiology
SCIE 94
Units/ Hours: 60
1 requisite course
Molecular Biology
SCIE 95
Units/ Hours: 60
3 requisite courses
Professional Practices in Biotechnology
BUSN 56
Units/ Hours: 60
13 requisite courses
General Education Elective
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 4
Biochemistry
SCIE 96
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Forensic Chemistry
SCIE 146
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Forensic DNA Applications IV (Integration)
SCIE 92
Units/ Hours: 90
1 requisite course
Laboratory Automation II
AUTM 69
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Laboratory Operating Standards and Quality Assurance II
SCIE 101
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Pharmacology and Toxicology
SCIE 102
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
General Education Elective
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 5
Internship (BTF)
FLPL 97
Units/ Hours: 600
25 requisite courses
Program graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of roles, such as DNA analyst, DNA technician/technologist, evidence technician, laboratory technologist, forensic technologist, serologist, and biotechnician/technologist. Employment settings include:
private sector laboratories
cancer research
quality assurance/quality control labs in manufacturing
food preparation labs/microbiology testing
nuclear power generation chemistry and biology technicians
law enforcement forensic labs
hospitals and clinical settings involving research based samples
pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development companies
government agencies such as the Canadian Centre for Forensic Science, the RCMP and OPP forensic labs
university laboratories
municipal waste water and drinking water treatment facilities
application of pollution prevention, waste minimization, and water recycling
microbiological testing facilities
laboratory analysis to test food products
plant and animal pathogen analysis
animal science, aquaculture, wildlife management and restoration
agricultural biotechnology research, breeding and selection
laboratory services following ISO 17025 standards.
Emerging career fields include microbial forensics and its applications to bio-terrorism and microbial disease. Program graduates can pursue further specialization and seek accreditation with regulating bodies such as the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
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