Curriculum BIS.BTC.AAS (C226B)
The Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Associate in Applied Science Degree emphasizes skills necessary for entry-level employment in bioscience laboratories. The program focuses on techniques basic to the biotechnology industry. Students acquire proficiency in laboratory skills, effective communications and employment skills.
Program graduates may seek entry-level employment in public or private laboratories for positions titled laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, laboratory tester or laboratory worker, cell culture technician, research technician, and/or microbiology technician. These sources of employment are found in government and university laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, food processing industries, companies performing research and development, companies involved in plant and animal breeding, manufacturing, sales, and even customer service. The Biotechnology Laboratory Technician curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. With the curriculum objectives designed to prepare graduates to serve as research assistants and technicians in laboratory and industrial settings, course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, and biotechnology techniques. The Biotechnology Laboratory Technician program also prepares students who wish to continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree and advanced degrees in biotechnology.
All Math and science courses in the program must be completed with a "C" or higher.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Biotechnology Laboratory Technician program, the graduate will be able to:
- evaluate primary scientific literature in order to recognize quality research
- explain cellular processes that molecular, cellular and organismal level in order to apply this knowledge to cell culture techniques;
- demonstrate technical skills required by a biotechnology laboratory technician, including the collection, analysis and interpretation of laboratory data, as well as the proper use of personal protective equipment and lab safety protocols;
- apply the elements of good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices as recognized by the governing bodies who regulate these practices in the field o biotechnology; and
- demonstrate the necessary work-readiness skills required in the industry.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | | 4 credits |
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| CHM 110 ◊ # Fundamentals of Chemistry | | 4 credits |
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| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | | 5 credits |
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| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | | 3 credits |
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| MAT 111 ◊ # Pre-Calculus | | 5 credits |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-17 |
| BIS 222 ◊ # Principles of Microbiology | | 4 credits |
| BOT 200 ◊ # Cellular and Molecular Biology | | 3 credits |
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| CHM 132 ◊ # Elementary Organic Chemistry | | 5 credits |
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| CHM 234 ◊ # Organic Chemistry I | | 5 credits |
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| SAT 170 ◊ Introduction to Biotechnology | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| BOT 110 ◊ Good Lab Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices in Biotechnology | | 1 credit |
| BOT 210 ◊ # Introduction to Biochemistry | | 3 credits |
| BOT 230 ◊ # Biotechnology Laboratory I (DNA Techniques) | | 4 credits |
| MAT 170 ◊ # Elementary Statistics | | 4 credits |
| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| BOT 220 ◊ # Cell and Tissue Culture | | 4 credits |
| BOT 240 ◊ # Biotechnology Laboratory II (Protein Techniques & Biofuels) | | 4 credits |
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | | 3 credits |
| PHL 103 ◊ Ethics | | 3 credits |
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| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | | 3 credits |
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| SOC 100 ◊ Introduction to Sociology | | 3 credits |
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| SOC 131 ◊ Social Problems | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |