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.
Essex County College
Associate degree
Biotechnology | Essex County College |
Why major in Biotechnology?
This major prepares you for a career in the field of Biotechnology as a laboratory technician. With experience you may find positions in research, production, and development.
If I major in Biotechnology, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?
The major is job-oriented and not designed for transfer to a baccalaureate program. However, other colleges and universities will apply some or all of the courses... |
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