Biotechnology Laboratory Technology (2199)
This associate in science degree program consists
of classroom, laboratory and worksite instruction. The program
prepares individuals for entry-level employment as biotechnology
research technicians, biotechnology manufacturing technicians,
and cell culture technicians by providing them with the following
skills: making chemical reagents, performing biochemical analyses,
using recombinant DNA techniques, culturing bacteria or animal or
plant cells, purifying and/or characterizing DNA and proteins, and
collecting and assessing data. Students will also develop essential
work skills such as professional behavior and appearance, dependability,
ethics, following directions, and team work.
Estimated tuition is $3,900 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).
| General Education Courses |
| ENC 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| |
*Humanities |
3 |
| MAC 1105 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| |
*Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| BSC 2010C |
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
| |
Credit Hours |
16 |
| Professional Courses |
| STA 2023 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
| CHM 2045C |
General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I |
4 |
| CHM 2046C |
General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II |
4 |
| BSC 1421 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
1 |
| BSC 1404C |
Introduction to Biotechnology Methods |
3 |
| MCB 2010C |
Microbiology |
4 |
| BSC 2020C |
Human Biology |
4 |
| BSC 2420C |
Biotechnology Methods I |
4 |
| BSC 2427C |
Biotechnology Methods II |
4 |
| BSC 2419C |
Protein Biotechnology and Cell Culture |
4 |
| BSC 2435 |
Introduction to Bioinformatics |
3 |
| BSC 1943 |
Internship |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
41 |
| Professional Electives |
| CHM 1025C |
Introduction to General Chemistry |
4 |
| CHM 1032C |
Principles of General Chemistry |
4 |
| CHM 2205C |
Introductory Organic/Biochemistry |
4 |
| CHM 2930 |
Selected Topics in Chemistry |
3 |
| BSC 2931 |
Selected Topics in Biological Sciences |
1 |
| |
Credit Hours |
4 |
Total Credit Hours: 61
*Refer to A.S. degree General
Education Requirements.
This associate in science degree program is intended primarily
for students who desire to complete an associate’s degree
and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university
transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements.
For details see your advisor.
