Biotechnology
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Major
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
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Curriculum Code No. 2119
A graduate of the program can expect to find entry-level employment as an industrial or academic biotechnology technician.
Graduates of this program are able to
- operate, calibrate, and maintain standard biotechnology lab equipment.
- perform basic biotechnology processes in a safe and aseptic manner.
- prepare, culture, and maintain cell cultures.
- employ methods to detect, purify, and characterize DNA and protein.
- collect, graph, interpret, and present data.
- write reports, and maintain lab books and equipment logs.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL121 Biological Principles I C | 4 |
| BIOL228 Microbiology C | 4 |
| BIOT105 Introduction to Biotechnology 7 | 4 |
| BIOT125 Biotechnology Methods and Techniques C,9 | 4 |
| BIOT225 Bioprocessing ScienceC | 4 |
| CHEM121 Chemistry I A,C,6,7 | 4 |
| CHEM122 Chemistry II C | 4 |
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| COLL101 College Success Seminar | 1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,C,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP114 Technical Writing C | 3 |
| MATH115 Elementary Statistics A,C,6 | 3 |
| BIOL280
Cooperative Education: Biotechnology C OR Science Elective |
3-4 |
| Math A,B,C or Science Elective B,C | 8 |
| Diversity/Arts/Humanities D,1,3 | 3 |
| Social Sciences E,8 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 61-62 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOT105 Introduction to Biotechnology 7 | 4 |
| CHEM121 Chemistry I A,C,6,7 | 4 |
| COLL101 College Success Seminar | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition IA,C,2,10 | 3 |
| CISC110 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOT125 Biotechnology Methods and Techniques C,9 | 4 |
| CHEM122 Chemistry II C | 4 |
| COMP114 Technical Writing C | 3 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,4,5 | 3 |
| Diversity/Arts/Humanities D,1,3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL121 Biological Principles I C | 4 |
| BIOT225 Bioprocessing ScienceC | 4 |
| MATH115 Elementary Statistics A,C,6 | 3 |
| Social Sciences E,8 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL228 Microbiology C | 4 |
| BIOL280
Cooperative Education: Biotechnology OR Science Elective B,C |
3-4 |
| Math A,B,C or Science Elective B,C | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 |
A Placement testing required.
B Choose from MATH120, MATH122, MATH125, MATH140, MATH 141, BIOL122, BIOL181, BIOL182, CHEM221, CHEM222, NEUR121, NEUR122, PHYS121.
C Course requires prerequisite.
D Choose from AMSL110, AMSL111, ARBC110, ARBC111,
CHNS110, CHNS111, FREN110, FREN111, FREN201, FREN202, FREN250, FREN251,
GRMN110, GRMN111, GRMN201, GRMN202, GRMN250, GRMN251, HIST111, HIST112, HIST113, HIST114, HIST151, HIST152, HUMN111, HUMN112, HUMN113, HUMN114, HUMN120, ITAL110, ITAL111, ITAL201, ITAL202, ITAL250, ITAL251, JPNS101, JPNS102, LITR234, LITR235, LITR254, LITR255, LITR261, LITR271, LITR273, LITR275, LITR278, PHIL125, SPAN110, SPAN111, SPAN201, SPAN202, SPAN250, SPAN251.
E Choose from Approved List.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.