GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (MATH 110, 115 (A), 117 (A), 130, 150, 165, 170, or 181)
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GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts or Humanities Distribution (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
3
General Education Elective (GEEL)
CH 101/CHEM 131 4
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 107/BIOL 150 4
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Total Credits:
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AAS (G): 334
Total Credits: 60
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or Elective)* 3
CH 120/CHEM 150 or CH 203/CHEM 203 ‡
BI 203/BIOL 210 4
BI 209/BIOL 220 or BI 222/BIOL 222 4
BT 101/BIOT 110 2
BT 117/BIOT 120 3
BT 200/BIOT 200 4
BT 204/BIOT 230 4
BT 213/BIOT 240 4
PROGRAM ELECTIVES**
PROGRAM ELECTIVES**
This degree is a career program and may not readily transfer to four year colleges/universities (except in special cases.) Visit transfer planning for more information.
The biotechnology program is designed to instruct and train students in the field of biotechnology. Entry-level workers in the field of
biotechnology are involved in laboratory work such as DNA isolation or sequencing, cell culture, toxicology or vaccine sterility testing, antibody
production and isolation, and the testing and development of diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Training is designed to prepare students for both
academic achievement and successful employment in the biotechnology industry. The program offers both a degree and two certificates to meet
students’ different needs.
On completion of the biotechnology AAS, the student may transfer to another institution and earn a bachelor’s degree in a biological science or
may elect to enter the workforce. Course selection within the curriculum depends on which option the student selects.
The emphasis of the program is on applied laboratory skills relevant to the biotechnology industry. A solid foundation is obtained through
introductory coursework in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. These background courses prepare students for more rigorous
upper-level applied coursework in biotechnology, biology, and chemistry taken during the second year. High school biology, chemistry, and math
(algebra II) are strongly recommended.
Because of the variation in requirements of four-year institutions, students are urged to consult an adviser about specific course selections.
Last Modified: July 2017
Advising Worksheet Contact:
Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an
Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you
intend to graduate.
‡ CHEM 203 (5 semester hours) may be taken instead of CHEM 150.
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or Elective.
** Program electives: BT 235/BIOT 250, CA 120/CMAP 120, CH 102/CHEM 132,
CH 204/CHEM 204, PHYS 233, SC 297/SCIR 297, MATH Elective, BIOL Elective,
HUMD, BSSD, or ARTD.
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