Associate degrees in Biotechnology: A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.
The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology
Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve as research assistants and technicians in laboratory and industrial...
The Biotechnology Option of the Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to work in a variety of laboratory settings. The Biotechnology option will allow a student interested in science the flexibility of choosing this new scientific career possibility. Graduates of this two-year A.A.S. degree can work in industrial, research, environmental, and epiderniologic laboratories.
The Biotechnology student will receive instruction...
The Biotechnology curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled Bioprocessing technicians in various fields of bioprocess manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing.
Course work emphasizes Bioprocessing, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: Bioprocessing technician, research...
Biotechnology is an emerging field that is based in many fields, including biology, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, chemistry, and chemical process technology. Research and development in biotechnology seeks answers and solutions that will improve human health, agriculture and food production, and environmental solutions. Recent innovations involving genetic engineering have had a major impact on biotechnology...
Students develop science laboratory technical skills in preparation for employment under the supervision of professional scientists in a variety of laboratory settings. The program can also serve as the first two years of preparation for a four-year school with a major in physical or biological sciences.
The second year prepares students for employment in chemical, medical, or scientific labs and/or aquariums and zoos. On-the-job experiences are...
Biotechnology is the use of genetically engineered cells to produce useful products, such as medicines and food additives, DNA testing, mapping the human genome and learning how genes interact to make us who we are. Students prepare for careers that include animal room technician, diagnostics and testing, genetic research, lab technician, manufacturing technician, media technician, production and manufacturing, quality assurance, scientific product...
First Semester
BIO-101 General Biology I
CHM-140 General Chemistry I
CHM-141 General Chemistry Laboratory I
WRT-101 English Composition I
Elective Humanities Elective
Elective Social Science Elective
Second Semester
BIO-203 General Biology II
CHM-240 General Chemistry II
CHM-241 General Chemistry Laboratory II
MAT-150 Elementary Statistics
WRT-201 English Composition II
Elective Humanities Elective
Computer Careers Program Prerequisites (Applies to all degree, diploma and certificate degree programs):
Appropriate placement test score or concurrent enrollment in ENGL0460.
Appropriate placement test score or concurrent enrollment in READ0460.
Appropriate placement test score or concurrent enrollment in MATH 0470.
Keyboarding skills of 20 wpm with 2 or less errors or passing grade in ADSC1710...
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