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GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

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Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesA.A.S. DegreesBiotechnologyAssociate in Applied Science Degree (A20100)The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emergedfrom molecular biology and chemical engineering, isdesigned to meet the increasing demands for skilledlaboratory technicians in various fields of biologicaland chemical technology.Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics,and technical communications. The curriculumobjectives are designed to prepare graduates toserve in three distinct capacities: research assistantto a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician.Graduates may find employment in various areasof industry and government, including research anddevelopment, manufacturing, sales, and customerservice.Program Learning Outcomes:<strong>Gaston</strong> <strong>College</strong> graduates receiving an associateof applied science degree in Biotechnology will beable to:1. Demonstrate comprehension of life at themolecular and cellular levels.2. Apply the fundamental concepts of genetics,immunology and chemistry to biotechnologyprocedures and practices.3. Demonstrate proficiency in the practice andtheory of modern biotechnology.4. Illustrate the proper use of a variety oflaboratory techniques and procedures withaccuracy, precision and safety.5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate resultsboth orally and through written reports.6. Apply statistical principles to generate inferencesabout data or analyze the credibility ofscientific results.Core CoursesCreditENGLISH (6 SHC)ENG 111 Expository Writing 3Select one from the following courses:ENG 112 Argument-Based Research 3ENG 113 Literature-Based Res. 3ENG 114 Prof. Research & Report 3HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS (3 SHC)Select one course numbered 110 or higherfrom one of the following discipline areas: Art,Literature, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, orReligion.SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 SHC)Select one course numbered 110 or higher fromone of the following discipline areas:Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science,Psychology, Sociology, or Geography.MATHEMATICS (3 SHC)MAT 151 Statistics I 3MAT 151A Statistics Lab 1MAT 151A will count as 1 SHC under OTHERMAJOR HOURS.MAJOR COURSES (20 SHC)BIO 111 General Biology I 4BIO 112 General Biology II 4BTC 181 Basic Lab Technology 4Students will take CHM 131 and 131A or CHM151. All students will take CHM 132.CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry 3andCHM 131A Intro. to Chemistry Lab 1orCHM 151 General Chemistry I 4CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry 4OTHER MAJOR HOURS (35 SHC)BIO 275 Microbiology 4orBTC 275 Industrial Microbiology 4BIO 280 Biotechnology 3BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques 4CIS 110 Intro to Computers 3orCIS 115 Intro to Programg & Logic 3BIO 250 Genetics 4BTC 285 Cell Culture 3orBIO 180 Biological Chemistry 3BTC 286 Immunological Techniques 4Select at least 9 SHC from the following:COE* --- Co-op Work Experience 1-2orBTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience 2BTC 150 Bioethics 3MAT 161 <strong>College</strong> Algebra 3MAT 161A <strong>College</strong> Algebra Lab 1orMAT 175 Precalculus 4MAT 175A Precalculus Lab 1Total Semester Hours Credit: 70*Contact Co-op Office for course/section numbers.59

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