Computer Science - Burlington County College

Biotechnology
Option to Liberal Arts and Sciences (AS.BIT)
This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year
college or university or for a laboratory technician position
in laboratories engaged in biotechnology. Graduates of
this program may choose career paths in medical,
pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental, or forensic
science industries, as well as basic biological research.
This program provides both theoretical and practical
knowledge of the biotechnology field along with a solid
foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Through lecture courses and extensive laboratory
experiences the student will be trained in a broad range of
techniques involving molecular genetics, protein recovery,
cell culture, and microbial growth control. Record keeping,
interpretation and trouble shooting of experiments, and
interpersonal skills are also emphasized.
Students planning to transfer after graduation should
consult the catalog of the college where they intend to
complete their studies and enroll in courses, which will
meet transfer requirements.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in
the analysis of data, in the design of experimental
procedures and evaluation of outcomes;
Knowledge of the terms, techniques and theories
applied to Biotechnology;
Demonstrate good laboratory skills.
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General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications 6
Mathematics (MTH 118 required)
Natural Science
4
(BIO 103/104 & CHE 115/116 required) 8
Social Science 6
Arts & Humanities 3
History 3
Diversity 3
Total 33
† See General Education Requirements on page 42.
Program Courses Credits
BIO 107 General Biology II 3
BIO 108 General Biology II Laboratory 1
BIO 221 Microbiology 3
BIO 222 Microbiology Laboratory 1
BIT 103 Introduction to Biotechnology 3
BIT 150 Basic Laboratory Techniques for Biotechnology 2
BIT 210 Molecular Genetics 3
BIT 214 Cell Culture and Microbial Fermentation 3
BIT 220 Protein Recovery and Purification 3
CHE 117 General Chemistry II 3
CHE 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHE 240 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHE 241 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHE 242 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE 243 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
Total 34
Total Required for Degree 67
69