Biotechnology (AAS) A20100
The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician.
Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Chemistry: Select one of the following
| 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 |
Mathematics: Select One
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| MAT 172 | Precalculus Trigonometry |
3
|
2
| 4 |
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| ECO 251 | Prin of Microeconomics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
Total General Education Hours: 17
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| BIO 111 | General Biology I |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| CHM 131 | Introduction to Chemistry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CHM 131A | Intro to Chemistry Lab |
0
|
3
| 1 |
| BTC 181 | Basic Lab Techniques |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
11
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 112 | General Biology II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CHM 132 | Organic and Biochemistry |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| BIO 280 | Biotechnology |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
11
| 17 |
Summer Term
| BIO 275 | Microbiology |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
3
| 4 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BIO 250 | Genetics |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| BTC 150 | Bioethics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
5
| 14 |
Spring Semester
| BTC 270 | Recombinant DNA Tech |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Mathematics Course* |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
25
| 16 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 67