Biotechnology (A.S.)
Purpose
The Biotechnology A.S. program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum prepares the students primarily for advanced study in biotechnology, but is suitable for advanced study programs in biology or chemistry with an emphasis on issues associated with the biotechnology industry. In addition, the program is designed to enhance the students' understanding of the technology and processes utilized by the biopharmaceutical industry.
Program Objectives
A graduate should be able to:
- collect, analyze and interpret scientific data, using established research and statistical methods.
- demonstrate thorough knowledge and use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation used by laboratory personnel in both academic institutions and the biotechnology industry.
- demonstrate use and application of the scientific method to develop, organize, execute and interpret experiments in a logical and timely manner.
- demonstrate an understanding of the biotechnology manufacturing process.
Curriculum
First Semester
English Composition I |
3 |
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Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
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Introduction to Biotechnology |
3 |
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Precalculus I |
4 |
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History of Western Civilization |
3 |
Second Semester
English Composition II |
3 | |
Principles of Chemistry II |
4 | |
Basic Techniques and Instrumentation for Biotechnology |
3 | |
Principles of Biology I |
4 | |
History of Western Civilization |
3 |
Third Semester
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
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Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Principles of Biology II |
4 |
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BIT 220 |
Biotechnology Research |
4 |
Fourth Semester
Organic Chemistry II |
4 | |
Biotechnology Manufacturing |
3 | |
Elective |
2 | |
Introduction to Speech Communications |
3 | |
Elective |
Literature / Foreign Language / Philosophy / Art / Music / Communication |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 70
