One-Year Technical Diploma
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This program prepares students to provide laboratory support to the food processing, medical, environmental, and agriculture industries. They will learn to conduct or assist in laboratory analysis of food, water, fuel, soil, bodily fluids, and other elements -- laboratory equipment, performing tests and experiments, and documenting the results. Graduates will have a strong basis in scientific principles, quality methodology and documentation, and laboratory equipment and testing methodologies.
Upon successful completion of this technical diploma, students will be able to:
- Apply modern laboratory methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Perform and report results of laboratory tests.
- Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory.
- Model professional behavior, ethics, and appearance appropriate to the laboratory setting.
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and apply critical thinking skills to a variety of disciplines.
Graduates Have Found Employment As
- Food Lab Quality Assurance Technician
- Food Lab Technician
- Medical Lab Assistant
- Quality Control Technician
View the entire course listing.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 506-108 | Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Materials | 1 |
| 513-110 | Basic Laboratory Skills | 1 |
| 196-158 | Essentials of Quality: Quality Data Assessment | 1 |
| 103-128 | Introduction to Microsoft Office Suites | 2 |
| 806-199 | General, Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 506-102 | Intermediate Laboratory Skills | 3 |
| 506-105 | Quality Concepts in Laboratories | 3 |
| 506-109 | Data Management for Laboratory Assistants | 1 |
| 806-197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 102-148 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| 196-157 | Essentials of Quality: Quality Management Basics | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
General Education Courses Within Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 806-197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 806-199 | General, Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 804-118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 4 |