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
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | (Highly Recommended) | | | |
Communications:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| 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 |
| BTC 150 | Bioethics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CHM 132 | Organic and Biochemistry |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
9
| 18 |
Summer Term
| BIO 250 | Genetics |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
3
| 4 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37