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8/22/2024 3:00:10 PM
Biotechnology Laboratory Technician, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 61-64
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
Upon 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.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
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| CHM 110 Fundamentals of Chemistry | Physical Science Gen-ed | 4 |
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| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | Core Course | 3 |
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| MAT 111 ◊ # Pre-Calculus | Core Course | 5 |
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| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-17 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer). |
Notes: MAT 110◊ and MAT 111◊: Meets the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.
Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| BIS 222 ◊ # Principles of Microbiology | Core Course | 4 |
| BOT 200 ◊ # Cellular and Molecular Biology | Core Course | 3 |
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| CHM 132 Elementary Organic Chemistry | Core Course | 5 |
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| CHM 234 Organic Chemistry I | Core Course | 5 |
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| SAT 170 ◊ Introduction to Biotechnology | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: BIS 222◊ may be used to fulfill the Life Science general education requirement.
CHM 132◊ and CHM 234◊ may be used to fulfill the Physical Science general education requirement.
| BOT 110 ◊ Good Laboratory Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices in Biotechnology | Core Course | 1 |
| BOT 210 ◊ # Introduction to Biochemistry | Core Course | 3 |
| BOT 230 ◊ # Biotechnology Laboratory I (DNA Techniques) | Core Course | 4 |
| MAT 170 ◊ # Elementary Statistics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 4 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
| BOT 220 ◊ # Cell and Tissue Culture | Core Course | 4 |
| BOT 240 ◊ # Biotechnology Laboratory II (Protein Techniques & Biofuels) | Core Course | 4 |
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
| PHL 103 ◊ Ethics | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SOC 100 ◊ Introduction to Sociology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| SOC 131 ◊ Social Problems | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.) |
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/sitecore/content/2022-2023/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Associate-in-Applied-Science-Degree-Requirements
See BOT course descriptions.
Instructional Area Coordinator: Gabriel Guzman, Ext. 3312; email: gabrielguzman@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |