BIOTECHNOLOGY (A20100)
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
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 in three distinct
capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist, laboratory
technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality
assurance technician. Graduates may find employment in various
areas of industry and government, including research and
development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

For more inforamtion see the state site at
http://www.ncbionetwork.org/

BIOTECHNOLOGY (A20100)

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

FALL SEMESTER
ACA 111 College Student Success 1-0-0-0-1
or
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 0-2-0-0-1
BIO 111 General Biology I 3-3-0-0-4
BTC 181 Basic Laboratory Techniques 3-3-0-0-4
CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3-3-0-0-4
MAT 161 College Algebra 3-0-0-0-3
or
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3-0-0-0-3
MAT 161A College Algebra Lab 0-2-0-0-1
or
MAT 171A Precalcus Algebra Lab 0-2-0-0-1

SPRING SEMESTER
BIO 112 General Biology II 3-3-0-0-4
BIO 175 General Microbiology 2-2-0-0-3
BIO 280 Biotechnology 2-3-0-0-3
BTC 250 Principles of Genetics 3-0-0-0-3
CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry 3-3-0-0-4
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3-0-0-0-3

FALL SEMESTER
BTC 270 Recombinant DNA Tech 3-3-0-0-4
BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques 2-6-0-0-4
BTC 285 Cell Culture 2-3-0-0-3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2-2-0-0-3
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3-0-0-0-3

SPRING SEMESTER
BTC 286 Immunological Tech 3-3-0-0-4
BTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience 0-6-0-0-2
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 3-3-0-0-4
or
PHY 151 College Physics I 3-2-0-0-4
COM 110 Introduction to Communication 3-0-0-0-3
or
COM 231 Public Speaking 3-0-0-0-3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3-0-0-0-3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3-0-0-0-3

TOTAL CREDITS 73

NOTE: Humanities/Fine Arts Electives and Social/ Behavioral Sciences Electives are listed at the end of the catalog section of "PROGRAMS OF STUDY."

Number Sequence: Class hours - Lab Hours - Clinic Hours - Work Experience Hours - Credit Hours