Gain the math and science skills needed to work in a range of industries, from biotechnology to health care to business.
Science and Math Career Field Courses
Operations in Biotechnology Processes: An Overview
Course Objectives
Become familiar with the fundamental science behind biotechnology and its application in the pharmaceutical industry
Learn the basic science, equipment and processing steps typically utilized in the production, isolation and purification of a biopharmaceutical product
Gain hands-on experience and familiarity with common instrumentation used in the production, isolation and purification of a protein
Outline of Instruction
Lecture: Central dogma (gene to codon), cells and cell types, products, lab experiment overview, pharmaceutical environment, basic cGMP principles, recombinant DNA techniques, arabinose operon
Labs: Shaker flask operation, bioreactor component identification, arabinose usage as an inducer
Lecture: Brief history of fermentation, metabolism and growth; expression systems for protein production; fermentation equipment, control and monitoring; fermentation design and sterility; fermentation production flow
Labs: Growth run using fermentor, cell pellet sonication and centrifugation, tour of upstream facilities
Lecture: Amino acid chemistry, nature of proteins, downstream processing, cell disruption, solid-liquid separations (centrifugation, filtration)
Labs: Chromatography sample preparation, identify components in chromatography system
Lecture: Product concentration and purification operations (ultrafiltration, evaporation, precipitation, liquid extraction, crystallization), chromatography (size exclusion, affinity, ionic exchange, hydrophobic interaction), dialysis/diafiltration
Labs: Chromatography operations, tour of downstream facilities
Lecture: Protein refolding techniques, final concentration, formulation, filtration, drying, final packaging
Review and assessment
Contact Hours
32
CEUs
Yes
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Incumbent worker in the industry, entry-level process technician, successful completion of BioWork course or equivalent.
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
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Math for Healthcare Professionals
Course Objectives
Focus on the specific math you need to know to be successful as a student and practice in your chosen health care profession
Outline of Instruction
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Simplify fractions
Perform metric system conversion
Plot and read a graph
Read measurements using a ruler (mm, cm, inches, feet) and convert from inches to feet and feet to inches
Read a thermometer and convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius and Celsius to Fahrenheit
Read a scale and convert from pounds to kilograms and kilograms to pounds
Skip counting by twos and 10s (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8, etc. or 10, 20, 30, 40, etc.)
Perform household system conversion
Calculate medication dosages
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
Yes
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Score 80% or higher on tests
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone interested in health care
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Health care
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
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Chemical Plant Operations
Course Objectives
Learn how to operate as an entry-level chemical plant operator
Understand basic elements of math, physics and chemistry
Learn to ensure units and process systems within the plant function properly
Master necessary safety measures needed for the role
Outline of Instruction
Basic Safety
Basic Hazard Communication
Basic Lockout-Tagout
Math 1000: Basic Math 1
Math 2000: Basic Math 2
Math 2500: Basic Math 3
Applied Physics 1
Applied Physics 2
Applied Physics 3
Heat Exchangers
Lubrication and Bearings
Electrical Safety
Electricity for Operators and Technicians
Industrial Valves
Compressed Air
How to Read Process Drawings
Basic Process Instrumentation and Control
Pump Fundamentals
Centrifugal Pump Operation
Chemistry Fundamentals
Chemical Reactions
Chemical Reactors
Contact Hours
400
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
To enroll in this course, you should have basic keyboarding and computer skills and be comfortable navigating the internet and using email. You should have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Learning Supplies Needed
Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.
Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. You're encouraged to print the on-screen course material for your reference.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you are interested in jump-starting your career by gaining the knowledge needed for entry-level chemical plant operators, this course is for you.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
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