The associate degree in biotechnology prepares students for careers
in a wide variety of industry or for curriculum at a four-year institution
leading to a baccalaureate degree in such areas as molecular biology,
biochemistry, cell biology and microbiology. These fields provide
career opportunities in biomanufacturing, research and development,
and teaching. See counseling for transfer requirements.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will understand the importance of soft skills in the
workplace.
- Students will be familiar with current good practice quality
guidelines and regulations (cGXPs) used in the Biotechnology
and Bioscience Industries.
- Students will be proficient in laboratory skills necessary to obtain
entry level jobs in the Biotechnology and Bioscience fields
Required Courses
BIOL 190 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
BIOL 190L | Introdcutory Biotech Lab | 1 |
BIOL 191 | Biotech A: Basic Skills | 4 |
BIOL 192 | Biotech B: Proteins | 4 |
BIOL 194 | Qualitiy and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences | 2 |
CHEM 209 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
CHEM 219 | General Chemistry | 5 |
OR |
CHEM 219H | Honors General Chemistry | 5 |
BIOL 193 | Biotech C: Nucleic Acids | 4 |
BIOL 211 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | |