Biotechnology
Biotechnology
A.A.S. Degree (G,S)
Biotechnology associate degree graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of laboratory settings. They analyze and interpret data using their knowledge of biological methods, laboratory techniques, and modern instrumentation. Students acquire a theoretical and practical education in various aspects of biology and chemistry that can be applied to diverse careers in the medical, environmental, industrial, and agricultural fields.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Apply knowledge of biology and chemistry to solve problems in biotechnology.
- Integrate biological knowledge with the regulatory, ethical and business perspectives relevant to the biotechnology industry.
- Apply quantitative and computational skills and tools to analyze problems in biology and chemistry.
- Demonstrate good laboratory practices that are required by a person working as a biotechnology technician including laboratory safety and documentation.
- Demonstrate laboratory skills relevant to biotechnology including recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, DNA sequence analysis, and current analytical chemistry techniques.
- Work independently and collaboratively to create scientific oral presentations and written documents that are standard to the discipline.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Select 2 course(s) from:
Program/Major Courses
Program/Major Support Courses
| CHM 250 | Analytical Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 251 | Analytical Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENG 122 | Technical Writing and Communication | 3 |
Select 1 course(s) from:
| BIT 270 | Cooperative Work Experience | 2 |
| CHM 111 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHM 265 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| DAT 101 | Introduction to Data Analytics and Visualization | 3 |
| FSY 100 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 |
| SCI 130 | Introduction to Research | 2 |
| SCI 223 | Applied Ecology | 3 |
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| RES 150 | Independent Study and Research I | 1 |
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| RES 200 | Independent Study and Research II | 1 |
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| RES 250 | Independent Study and Research III | 1 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Approved Electives
Select two (2) social science electives.
Select one (1) science elective.
| BIT 270 | Cooperative Work Experience | 2 |
| SCI 223 | Applied Ecology | 3 |
| CHM 265 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| FSY 100 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 |
| DAT 101 | Introduction to Data Analytics and Visualization | 3 |
| CHM 111 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| SCI 130 | Introduction to Research | 2 |
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| RES 150 | Independent Study and Research I | 1 |
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| RES 200 | Independent Study and Research II | 1 |
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| RES 250 | Independent Study and Research III | 1 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 65 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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