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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.

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

Requirements for Biotechnology AS Degree, Region 8   Articulated to IUPUI
General Education/Tech Core   -   43 Credits Credits

BIO 121

General Biology

4

CHM 105

General Chemistry I

5

CHM 106

General Chemistry II

5

CHM 204

Lectures in Organic Chemistry

3

ENG 111

English Composition

3

IVY 1XX

1

COM 101

Or

COM 103

3

MAT 115

Statistics

3

MAT 136

College Algebra

3

MAT 137

Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

3

PHY 101

Physics I

4

Xxx  xxx

Humanities/Social Sciences Elective

6

Professional Core -  24 Credits

Credits

BTN 101

Introduction to Biotechnology

4

BTN 103

Safety & Regulatory Compliance for  Biotechnology

3

BTN 201

Cell Culture and Cellular Processes

4

BTN 211

Analytical Methods for Biotechnology I

3

BTN 212

Analytical Methods for Biotechnology II

3

BTN 280

Internship

3

BTN 227

or

BTN 231

or

BTN 233

Genetic Engineering and DNA Analysis

or

Industrial Processes and Fermentation

or

Protein Analysis and Purification

4

4

4

Total Required Credits

67