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
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 24 - 25 CREDITS |
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General Biology |
4 |
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General Chemistry I |
5 |
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General Chemistry II |
5 |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Humanities/Social Science Elective |
3 |
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College Algebra with Analytic Geometry |
4 |
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College Algebra |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 31 CREDITS |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Introduction to Biotechnology |
4 |
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Safety and Regulatory Compliance for Biotechnology |
3 |
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Cell Culture and Cellular Processes |
4 |
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Analytic Methods in Biotechnology I |
3 |
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Analytic Methods in Biotechnology II |
3 |
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Genetic Engineering and DNA Analysis |
4 |
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Protein Analysis and Purification |
4 |
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Internship |
3 |
| REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- (Limit = 12) |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
67 - 68 |
