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Biotechnology

Curriculum Description

The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.

Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/ instrumentation technician; and quality control/quality assurance technician.

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A20100
NC CIP: 41.0101
Day, Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BIO 111	General Biology I	3	3	0	4
Select one:
CHM 131	Introduction to Chemistry	3	0	0	3
	AND
CHM 131A	Introduction to Chemistry Lab	0	3	0	1
	OR
CHM 151	General Chemistry I	(3)	(3)	(0)	(4)
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
Select one:
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement NEW REQUISITE	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 115	Mathematical Models NEW REQUISITE	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra NEW REQUISITE	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 175	Precalculus	(4)	(0)	(0)	(4)
	Total:	12	10	0	16

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BIO 112	General Biology II	3	3	0	4
CHM 132	Organic and Biochemistry	3	3	0	4
MAT 155	Statistical Analysis NEW REQUISITE	3	0	0	3
MAT 155A	Statistics Analysis Lab	0	2	0	1
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	12	8	0	15

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BTC 181	Basic Lab Techniques	3	3	0	4
WEB 110	Internet/Web Fundamentals	2	2	0	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
Select one:
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	*	*	*	3
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(**)	(**)	(**)	(4)
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(**)	(**)	(**)	(5)
Select one:
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(*)	(*)	(*)	(3)
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	**	**	**	4
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(**)	(**)	(**)	(5)
	Total:	5	5	0	17

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BIO 285	Research and Measurement	2	4	0	4
Select one:
BTC 288	Biotech Lab Experience	(0)	(6)	(0)	(2)
	OR
COE 111	Co-op Work Experience I	0	0	10	1
	OR
COE 112	Co-op Work Experience I	(0)	(0)	(20)	(2)
Select one:
COM 231	Public Speaking	3	0	0	3
	OR
ENG 112	Argument-Based Research	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
Select one:
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(*)	(*)	(*)	(3)
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	**	**	**	4
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(**)	(**)	(**)	(5)
Select one:
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(*)	(*)	(*)	(3)
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	**	**	**	4
	OR
___ ___	Technical Specialty Elective	(**)	(**)	(**)	(5)
	Total:	5	4	10	16

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

Technical Specialty Electives — Select a minimum of 15 credit hours: BIO 250, BIO 275, BTC 150, BTC 250, BTC 270, BTC 281, BTC 282, BTC 283, BTC 285, BTC 286, or CHM 263

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 220, PHI 215, or PHI 240. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

A20100