Montgomery County Community College

Biotechnology AAS

Purpose

The Biotechnology A.A.S. program is designed to prepare graduates for employment into entry-level positions available at local biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The areas for career opportunities include (but are not limited to) basic research in a drug discovery environment, manufacturing, and clinical development. This program is intended to build upon basic principles of biology and chemistry acquired at the high school level. Graduates will be prepared for positions as biotechnology technicians and assistants.

Program Objectives

A graduate should be able to:

• demonstrate a theoretical and practical (i.e., hands-on) knowledge of state-of-the-art tools used in biotechnology laboratories, including molecular and cellular biological techniques and use of various laboratory instrumentation.
• demonstrate an understanding of the biotechnology process, from identification of a molecule involved in a disease process to the end-stage marketing of a product.
• demonstrate thorough knowledge of the biotechnology manufacturing process.
• demonstrate potential for teamwork, and good oral and written communication skills.
• become familiar with the types of career opportunities available in the biotechnology industry.
• participate in an internship at a local biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, arranged and supervised by faculty associated with the program.

Curriculum

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 65