A.S. in Biotechnology

Degree

Biotechnology involves the application of biology to develop new products and technologies to combat disease, reduce our environmental impact, provide cleaner fuel sources, improve food production, and create safer industrial processes. The Citrus College Biotechnology A.S. degree includes a mix of basic science courses and hands-on laboratory classes designed to provide essential technical training and experiences necessary to thrive in this growing industry. Students will gain the conceptual knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to obtain entry-level employment as biological technicians, manufacturing production technicians, quality control technicians, and environmental monitoring t

Courses

• BIOT 107 — Biotechnology: Transforming Society Through Biology 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus B1; CSU; UC) 54 lecture hours
• BIOT 108 — Intro to Biotechnology: Real World Biology Applications 4 Units (AA/AS; Citrus B1; Citrus B3; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 5B; Cal-GETC 5C) 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
• BIOT 110 — Biotechnology I: Basic Lab Skills and Documentation 5 Units (AA/AS; CSU; UC) 36 lecture hours, 162 lab hours
• BIOT 125 — Quality and Regulatory Practices in Biotechnology 3 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours
• BIOT 150 — Biotechnology II: Biomanufacturing and Quality Principles 4 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
• CHEM 103 — College Chemistry I 5 Units (AA/AS; Citrus B2; Citrus B3; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 5A; Cal-GETC 5C) 72 lecture hours, 72 lab hours
• CHEM 104 — College Chemistry II 5 Units (AA/AS; Citrus B2; Citrus B3; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 5A; Cal-GETC 5C) 72 lecture hours, 72 lab hours
• CHEM 111 — General Chemistry I 5 Units (AA/AS; Citrus B2; Citrus B3; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 5A; Cal-GETC 5C) 54 lecture hours, 126 lab hours
• CHEM 112 — General Chemistry II 5 Units (AA/AS; Citrus B2; Citrus B3; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 5A; Cal-GETC 5C) 54 lecture hours, 126 lab hours
• STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics 4 Units 72 lecture hours
• STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics - Honors 4 Units 72 lecture hours

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