Biotechnology

Do you want a career on the cutting edge? The Biotechnology program will prepare you to work in a variety of life science laboratory settings. Emphasis is placed on learning applications such as analysis of biological molecules, use of bioreactors and fermentors, recombinant DNA technology, generation of cell cultures and safe operation of laboratory equipment.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD: Clinical Technician, Laboratory Technician

DEGREES AVAILABLE: Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Contact your campus of interest below to find out more about the Associate of Science transfer degree programs. Students are encouraged to review their options with their advisors, to consult the current catalog of the institution to which they wish to transfer, and to contact the institution to which they wish to transfer. Students may also contact the transfer office of their local Ivy Tech for further information.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
To earn this degree, you must have 69-72 credits in the following areas:

General Education Core: 23-26 credits
Professional/Technical Core: 28 credits
Statewide Electives: 18 credits

CURRICULUM
View the curriculum for this program and all others currently available at Ivy Tech.

LOCATIONS
The Biotechnology program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:

Bloomington

Faculty Contact:
Dr. Sengyong Lee
Biotechnology Program Chair
Phone: (812) 330-6036
Fax: (812) 330-6201
slee@ivytech.edu

Bloomington Region Associates Degree Concentrations
>> Degree Programs
Regulatory Affairs
Technical

Bloomington Region Career Development Certificates
>> Career Development Certificates
Biotechnology Basics
Regulatory Affairs
Introduction to Biotechnology
Medical Devices
Research and Development
Quality Control and Manufacturing

Other information:
Program Summary
Biotechnology Overview
Academic Pathways
Introductory Certificates
Student & Community Comments
Biotechnology Advisory Board
Life Science Technical Training

This project is funded in part by NSF ATE Grant Award #0703033

Central Indiana (Indianapolis)

Todd Murphy, Chair
(317) 921-4365
twmurphy@ivytech.edu

Lafayette

Contact
Janice McKenzie
Program Chair and Instructor, Biotechnology
(765) 269-5740

North Central (Elkhart, South Bend, Warsaw)

For more information contact George Twaddle at 574-289-7001, ext. 5418 or gtwaddle@ivytech.edu.

Wabash Valley (Greencastle, Terre Haute)

Regional Degree Offerings:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Associate of Science (AS) Degree

Contact:

Janice Webster
Program Chair
812-298-2226
jwebster@ivytech.edu