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DEGREES
Biotechnology Option
Environmental Science, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Biotechnology Option leads to an A.S. degree in Environmental Science.
The program is designed to prepare students to join the growing biotechnology
sector at the level of technician. Biotechnology is the manipulation of living
organisms and/or biological processes to provide useful products. Students who
complete this option may wish to further their education or seek employment
as technicians in the pharmaceutical, agricultural or environmental industries.
Students should not confuse this program with the Liberal Arts and Science,
A.S. Degree Suggested Course Sequence.
The program is offered through a collaborative arrangement between Middlesex
Community College and Manchester Community College. The A.S. degree is
awarded by Middlesex Community College. The two year program will normally
begin in the fall semester and will include a minimum of 62 credits in science,
mathematics, social sciences and humanities. The applied courses in biotechnology
techniques will be conducted at Middlesex Community College on
transfer to that college. There is also the opportunity to carry out an internship
with biotechnology companies located in the state.
Due to the agreement between Middlesex Community College and Manchester
Community College, all designated courses taken at Manchester will transfer
to Middlesex, provided a grade of “C” has been obtained.
For further information on this option please contact the Biotechnology Coordinator
at Middlesex Community College, Marci Swede 860-343-5872 or Jon
Morris at Manchester Community College 860-512-2771.
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Biotechnology Option Requirements
BIO* 121 General Biology I 4
CHE* 121 General Chemistry I 4
ENG* 101 Composition 3
MAT* 138 Intermediate Algebra A Modeling Approach 3
CSC* 101 Introduction to Computers or
BOT* 230 Microsoft Office Suite Applications 3
Subtotal: 17
BIO* 235 Microbiology 4
CHE* 112 ‡ Principles of Organic & Biochemistry 4
CHE* 122 General Chemistry II 4
ENG* 202 Technical Writing or
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
Subtotal: 15
BIO* 260 Principles of Genetics 3
BIO* 222 ‡ Molecular Biotechniques 4
MAT* 165 Elementary Statistics with Computer
Applications 4
Choose Any ANT*, ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*,
PSY*, SOC* or SOSC course 3
Choose Any course 3
Subtotal: 17
BIO* 296 ‡ Biotechnology Internship 3
CHE* 250 ‡ Instrumentation Analysis 4
Choose Any course 3
Choose Any course 3
Subtotal: 13
Total Credits Required: 62
Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates will have gained the following skills and knowledge, which
will provide them with the flexibility to quickly adapt to a variety of employment
or educational options in biotechnology and science.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will
1. Students will know how to conduct themselves, as lab technicians in a
biotechnology laboratory with the basic skills and knowledge required
to function effectively in a research setting.
2. Demonstrate proficiencies in both basic and advanced principles of
chemistry and biology that are required by a person working as a
lab technician or planning to enter into a four-year college science
program.
3. Write clear precise technical reports that document and analyses their
work in a laboratory setting.
4. Demonstrate the basics of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
5. Describe the culture found within the scientific community and what is
expected of persons employed in a research laboratory.
6. Keep a proper notebook required in a research setting.
7. Know the basic principle of genetics, molecular biology, cell biology,
chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology.
8. Employ sterile technique in the handling of bacterial cultures with
knowledge of what is safe and what is hazardous.
9. Understand and have skills in making solutions used in the laboratory
as well as how to make accurate measurements using precision instruments
such as balances and micropipettors.
10. Students will have gained skills in the use of recombinant DNA techniques,
PCR, DNA sequence analysis, HPLC, gas chromatography,
mass spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, UV/VIS spectroscopy, as well
as the use of the computer to collect and analyze experimental data.
11. Use computers to generate written reports, analyze data, collect
information from databases, and use the Internet.
12. Have an appreciation for the ethical issues that are relevant to the
newly emerging field of biotechnology.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes
identified with the General Education Component.
‡ These courses are available only at Middlesex Community College. Students
are encouraged to consult their advisor in planning their course of
studies.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Mathematics, Science & Health Careers: 860-512-2703 or www.mcc.commnet.edu