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98 Biotechnology Option
COURSE TITLE COURSE NUMBER SEMESTER TAKEN CREDITS PREREQUISITES
College Writing I ENG111 3 ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or
RDG095 or placement
College Writing II ENG112 3 ENG111
Individual/Society From Area 2 3
World View From Area 3 3
Humanities From Area 6 3
General Biology I/Lab BIO195 satis�es Area 5 4 ENG095 or placement; ESL098 or
RDG095 and MAT194; or placement;
see note
General Biology II/Lab BIO196 4 BIO195; see note
Introduction to Biotechnology/
Lab
BIO120 4 ENG095 and MAT093 or placement;
ESL098 or RDG095 or placement
General Chemistry I/Lab CHM201 4 MAT197 and ENG111; see note
General Chemistry II/Lab CHM202 4 CHM201; see note
Cell Biology/Lab BIO207 4 BIO195 or CHM201 or departmental
approval; see note
Genetics and Lab BIO208 4 BIO196 or department approval; see
note
Molecular Biotechnology and BIO260 5 BIO120, BIO207, and BIO208 or
Lab
departmental approval; see note
Precalculus MAT197 satis�es Area 4 4 MAT194
Option Electives
OPTION ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 3)
11-12
Microbiology/Lab BIO205 4 BIO195 or BIO203; see note
Principles of Organic
Biochemistry/Lab
CHM121 4 CHM120; see note
Statistics I/Lab MAT183 4 MAT097
Calculus I MAT281 4 MAT196 or MAT197
Honors Seminar HON200 3
TOTAL CREDITS 63-64
Note: All science, engineering, and math courses that are pre or corequisites of other science and engineering courses require a grade of C+ or better.
OPTION OVERVIEW
This option covers the concepts, methodology and techniques
of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, cell culture, molecular
biology, immunology, bioinformatics and microbiology. The option
provides students with a rigorous academic background as well
as industry-speci�c laboratory skills including sophisticated
laboratory procedures, experimental design, data interpretation,
and equipment maintenance. The program also reinforces general
industry-speci�c skills such as communication, organization
and teamwork. Graduates of this program may transfer to
four-year colleges and universities to continue their studies in
biotechnology or other life sciences.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Students completing this option qualify for entry level positions
in a wide range of biotechnology disciplines in industry, police,
government and academic labs. These positions require a
biotechnology certi�cate, AS degree or BS degree with 0-2 years
of experience. Such positions offer the possibility of merit bonus
and promotion and are available locally as well as nationwide.
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS OPTION,
GRADUATES WILL BE ABLE TO:
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concepts to investigate problems and ideas presented in
advanced biological study.
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related concerns such as personal health or careers.
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investigate scienti�c problems critically and safely using
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commonly used in Biotechnology.
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cellular processes that are key to life.
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and inheritance.
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topics and experimental models in molecular biology and
Biotechnology.
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industry for direct employment.
2012 - 2013 College Catalog