Biotechnology, A.A.S.
This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in entry-level positions at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as laboratory, research, or manufacturing technicians. Coursework will develop an understanding of basic scientific principles in biology and chemistry, and will emphasize laboratory techniques and procedures such as solution and media preparation, DNA purification and analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography, maintenance of cells in culture, and quality control techniques.
Courses
- BIO 101 — General Biology I
- BIO 102 — General Biology II
- BIO 147 — Basic Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology
- BIO 165 — Principles in Regulatory and Quality Environments for Biotechnology
- BIO 180 — Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology
- BIO 205 — General Microbiology
- BIO 206 — Cell Biology
- BIO 250 — Biotechnology Research Methods and Skills
- BIO 251 — Protein Applications in Biotechnology
- BIO 252 — Nucleic Acid Methods
- BIO 253 — Biotechnology Concepts
- BIO 254 — Capstone Seminar in Biotechnology
- BIO 255 — Bioinformatics and Computer Applications in Biotechnology
- BIO 256 — General Genetics
- BIO 296 — On-Site Training in:
- CHM 111 — General Chemistry I
- CHM 112 — General Chemistry II
- CST 100 — Principles of Public Speaking
- CST 110 — Introduction to Human Communication
- CST 126 — Interpersonal Communication
- CST 229 — Intercultural Communication
- ENG 111 — College Composition I
- ENG 112 — College Composition II
- MTH 161 — PreCalculus I
- SDV 100 — College Success Skills
- SDV 101 — Orientation to: