Biotechnology Diploma (D20100A)
Students enrolled in the Biotechnology-Allied Health curriculum will develop skills to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. Emphasis is on preparing students to enter the allied health fields of medical technology and/or chemical technology in the areas of research and development, hospital and clinic laboratory careers, or industrial-based laboratory careers.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Total Major Hours: 31
General Education Courses
Communications:
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | (Highly Recommended) | | | |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| BTC 181 | Basic Lab Techniques |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | | | | |
| CHM 131 | Introduction to Chemistry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | and | | | |
| CHM 131A | Intro to Chemistry Lab |
0
|
3
| 1 |
| | or | | | |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
9
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 112 | General Biology II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| BIO 280 | Biotechnology |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| CHM 132 | Organic and Biochemistry |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | or | | | |
| CHM 152 | General Chemistry II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
12
| 15 |
Summer Term
| BIO 250 | Genetics |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
3
| 7 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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