Program learning outcomes outline what Mohawk's graduates need to know and be able to do after they complete this program.

Initially, most program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators. Now, they are reviewed and updated during program review, in consultation with employers, graduates, and current students.

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Vocational Standards

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Perform laboratory duties independently and in compliance with pertinent legislation and regulations, as well as biotechnology standards and guidelines.
2. Collaborate in implementing and evaluating quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
3. Select and implement best practices for sustainability.
4. Complete complex biotechnological applications using advanced principles of chemistry, biology and biostatistics as well as basic principles of physics.
5. Co-ordinate, implement and validate laboratory procedures to carry out quantitative and qualitative tests and analyses.
6. Co-ordinate, implement and validate standard cell culture procedures under aseptic conditions.
7. Co-ordinate, implement and validate molecular biology procedures.
8. Manage biological data to support biological scientists and researchers in capturing, organizing/summarizing and storing their data.
9. Prepare, analyze, interpret, maintain and communicate scientific data effectively.
10. Develop and present a strategic plan for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
11. Apply basic business principles to biotechnology practices.

Essential Employability Skills

All graduates with the following Ontario College credentials, Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma and Ontario College Advanced Diploma, must be able to reliably demonstrate Essential Employability Skills in a combination of the following 11 skill areas:

1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
6. Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
7. Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
8. Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems and contributions of others.
9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
11. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences.

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