Academic Credit Program | Academic Credit Program Index | Biotechnology

Option to Liberal Arts and Sciences, (AAS.BIT)

This program prepares students for laboratory technician position in research and industrial laboratories engaged in biotechnology. Graduates may choose career paths in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental, or forensic science industries, as well as basic biological research.

The program provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of the biotechnology field. Hands-on training utilizing industry standard equipment to perform both routine and specialized experimental techniques is emphasized. 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.

General Education Courses	Credits
Written Communications	3
Arts and Humanities	3
Social Science	3
Mathematics (MTH 107 required)	3
Natural Science (BIO 103/104 required)	4
Computer Science (CIS 130 required)	3
Total	22
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
BIT 217 PCR	1
BIT 223 Bioinformatics	3
BIT 230 Biotechnology Seminar I	1
BIO 107 General Biology II	3
BIO 108 General Biology II Laboratory	1
BIO 155 Basic Microbiology	3
BIO 156 Basic Microbiology Laboratory	1
CHE 115 General Chemistry I	3
CHE 116 General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 215 Electrophoresis	1
CHE 222 Brief Course Organic Chemistry	4
Total	34
Electives (CHE 117/118, CHE228 recommended)	8
Total Required for Degree	64

Contact Laura Roselli ext. 6312
Faculty/Department Homepage:
Laura Ritt
Dr. Vincent Sollimo
Science Forum

Last Updated: 06/11/02