The Science faculty members at our high school have worked with the college for many years. The excellence of our school is reflected in its long history and fine list of graduates. We offer courses in biology, Chemistry, physics and math, as well as AP courses in the science.

Why the high schools Biotechnology Programs?

Biotechnology uses living organisms to produce some of the most important products in the world. Whether it is drugs to cure diseases, or pest resistant plants for agriculture, Ventura County is a leader in Biotechnology. Ventura County is home to some of the most successful biotech companies in the world: Amgen, Baxter, BioSource, DAKO, Seminis Seeds and Technical Associates are only a few of the 69 biotech companies that do business and hire skilled employees at all educational levels. 86% of the companies in Ventura County expect to hire employees in the next year at salaries that average $ 36,478 ( statewide average, all levels).

You can stat taking classes for this filed of science at the high schools and get a head start in the Ventura College biotechnology program.

Ventura College has a three-track option of courses in biotechnology ( and plant biotechnology): one track will provide a Certificate, and is commonly the fastest path to a job in biotechnology (list of working graduates is available); another track leads to University transfer and advanced degrees; and the third path leads to an Associate degree. If you intend to continue your education, you should use the transfer path and follow the directions of your counselor and the university where you plan to transfer.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

UCSB

High school graduates may apply directly to UCSB if they meet entry requirements, and have a cumulative 3.85 GPA.( in 1999) Ventura College students may apply for transfer if they meet requirements and have completed Biology 3, 4, Chem 1A, 1L, 1B, 1BL, with a cumulative 2.7 GPA (in these courses) as a Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry-Molecular Biology major. Please see your counselor or refer to www.assist.org for transferability requirements and dead-line. Other information may be found in publications such as the UCSB catalog, INTRODUCING THE UNIVERSITY, and ANSWERS FOR TRANSFERS, all available on the web at http// www.ucop.edu/pathways/

Admission or transfer requirements will be similar to others in the CSU system, but will not be available until 2001. Please see www.csuci.edu for details.

CSUN offers a B. A. in Biology or a B.S. in any one of five options: Biotechnology/ Medical Technology, Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Marine Biology or Environmental Biology.
High School graduates that are California residents may apply directly if they meet the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements (see high school counselor) and have a GPA above 3.0 or have an eligibility index (I. E. ) of at least 2900. Ventura College students may apply for transfer as a junior if they have completed 56 transferable units with a GPA of 2.0. See
http//www.assist.org to determine course transferability.
hhtp//www.csun.edu/~hfbio002/ is the access site for CSUN biology programs.

CLU (California Lutheran University)

You may apply directly to CLU at any time. Students interested in careers in the biotech and allied health care fields should consider the Irvine Scholars programs as a fast track to their career. In addition to Biology and Biochemistry, CLU confers degrees in Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Geology and Math, transfer is contingent upon GPA, preparation for the major and GE breadth.
Courses that transfer directly: Biol-20A, 20B, Chem-3, 4, 1AL, 1BL, Math-3, 4, 46A, Bio- 18 and 30 (together). Physio-1, Anat.-1, and Math-44 transfer with some qualifications. For more information,
check out the CLU Admission site @ http://www.clunet.edu or the Science Outreach Site at http://www.clunet.edu/Sciences or call (805) 493=3385.

Why Ventura College?

•  Ventura College started training in biotechnology with a grant from Amgen in 1993.

•  Ventura College has been awarded the National Biology Teachers Award (1996), the Student Success Award ( 1997 ), and the Outstanding partnership Award ( with Amgen, 1998 ) for program excellence for its Biotechnology and Plant Biotechnology programs.

•  Six Local biotechnology companies routinely participate in Ventura College's training.

FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT

The Ventura College Biotechnology Articulation projects is funded by the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges, It is a cooperative effort between Ventura College, CSUN, CSUCI, UCSB, Cal. Lutheran University, all of the Ventura County high school science departments, and local biotechnology industries.

Bill Thieman: Ventura College
Biotechnology Program Director
Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
bthieman@ventura.cc.ca.us
Web site: http//www.ventura.cc.ca.us/depts/biotech