Academic Credit Program | Academic Credit Program Index | Biotechnology

Option to Liberal Arts and Science, (AS.BIT)

This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university or for a laboratory technician position in laboratories engaged in biotechnology. Graduates of this program may choose career paths in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental, or forensic science industries, as well as basic biological research.

This program provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of the biotechnology field along with a solid foundation in biology, chemistry and mathematics. Through lecture and extensive laboratories, the student will be trained in a broad range of techniques involving molecular genetics, protein recovery, cell culture and microbial growth control. Record keeping, interpretation and trouble shooting of experiments, and interpersonal skills are also emphasized.

Students planning to transfer after graduation should consult the catalog of the college where they intended to complete their studies and enroll in courses which will meet transfer requirements.

General Education Courses	Credits
Written Communications	6
Arts and Humanities
Group A	3
Group B	3
Social Science	6
Mathematics (MTH 118 required)	4
Natural Science (BIO 103/104, CHE 115/116 required)	8
Computer Science (CIS 130 required)	3
Total	33
Program Courses	Credits
BIT 103 Introduction to Biotechnology	3
BIT 210 Molecular Genetics	3
BIT 214 Cell Culture and Microbial Fermentation	3
BIT 220 Protein Recovery and Purification	3
BIO 107 General Biology II	3
BIO 108 General Biology II Laboratory	1
BIO 221 Microbiology	3
BIO 222 Microbiology Laboratory	1
CHE 117 General Chemistry II	3
CHE 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 240 Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 241 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 242 Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 243 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
Total	32
Electives (BIT 230, 291-3 recommended)	4
Total Required for Degree	67

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Last Updated: 06/11/02