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 |
Major Electives
Select 21 hours from the following:
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
Communications:
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: 15
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | or | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | | | | |
| 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
|
11
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 112 | General Biology II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | | | | |
| CHM 132 | Organic and Biochemistry |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | or | | | |
| CHM 152 | General Chemistry II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | | | | |
| | Major Elective* |
0-4
|
0-20
| 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-13
|
9-29
| 18 |
Summer Term
| BIO 250 | Genetics |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
3
| 7 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-4
|
0-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-13
|
0-20
| 12 |
Spring Semester
| | Major Elective* |
0-4
|
0-20
| 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
0-4
|
0-20
| 12 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|