Biotechnology, AAS

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

• OR

• COMM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

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• MATH 136 - College Algebra CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• BIOL 105 - Biology I - Molecular and Cellular Processes CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• XXXX XXX - Humanities /Social & Behavioral Sciences  Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 113 - Student Success - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Sciences CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• BIOT 279 - Capstone in Biotechnology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1 ^

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CORE

Students must take either BIOT-100 and BIOT-106, or they must take BIOT-101. (Taking BIOT-100 and BIOT-106 is equivalent to taking BIOT-101 in terms of content, total credits, and lecture/lab contact hours.)

• Select from the following (to total 4 credits):

• BIOT 100 - Survey of Biotechnology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• BIOT 106 - Intro to Biotechnology Lab CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

• OR

• BIOT 101 - Introduction to Biotechnology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4

• Select each of the following (to total 23 credits):

• BIOT 103 - Safety & Regulatory Compliance CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• BIOT 201 - Cell Culture & Cell Processes CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
• BIOT 211 - Analytic Methods in Biotechnology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• BIOT 212 - Analytical Methods II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• CHEM 125 - General Chemistry I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• CHEM 126 - General Chemistry II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5

• Select one of the following (to total 3 credits):

• BIOT 280 - CO-OP/Internship CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

• OR

• BIOT 281 - Independent Undergraduate Research and Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

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STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

SYMBOL KEY

^Capstone  course

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Understand and maintain a safe and productive work/manufacturing environment.
• Perform basic scientific measurements, tests, and assays and interpret and analyze data and results.
• Understand and comply with necessary and applicable regulations and standards.
• Document and communicate information accurately.
• Work effectively in a group/team and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Develop commitment to professional/ethical responsibilities including respect for diversity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.