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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Biotechnology

First Fall Semester

BIOL 1406 General Biology I 4
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
MATH 1314 College Algebra (or higher) 3
ENGL 1301 English Composition I 3
ELECTIVE: Fine Arts/Humanities 3
Total 17

First Spring Semester

BITC 1311 Introduction to BIotechnology 3
CHEM 1408 Introduction to Chemistry II (Bio-Organic) 4
ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing 3
MATH 2342 Elementary Statistical Methods 3
BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors 4
Total 17

First Summer Semester (6 weeks)

ELECTIVE Social/Behavioral Science (PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 recommended) 3
Total 3

Second Fall Semester (Program Admission Required)

BITC 1402 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques 4
BITC 2431 Cell Culture Techniques 4
BITC 2411 Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation 4
ELECTIVE: BIOL 2316 Genetics OR  
BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology OR  
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I (must take BIOL 2402 A&P next semester) OR  
CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II and Laboratory 3-4
Total 15-16

Second Spring Semester

BITC 1250 Special Studies & Bioethical Issues of Biotechnology 2
BITC 2441 Molecular Biology Techniques 4
BITC 2470 Biotechnology in Research and Medicine 4
ELECTIVE: BIOL 2316 Genetics OR  
BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II OR  
CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II and Laboratory 3-4
Total 13-14

Second Summer Semester (12 weeks)

BITC 2587 Internship--Biotechnology Laboratory Technician 5
Total 5