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2012-2013 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biotechnology, A.A.S.


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The Biotechnology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level technician positions in biomedical, research, and industrial laboratory areas. Depending on a person’s academic background and work experience, the Biotechnology technician-in-training may complete the one year Biotechnology certificate (22 credits) or the two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Biotechnology (64 credits). The Biotechnology courses are offered in fully-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories and graduates have the necessary skills, knowledge, and attributes to work immediately upon graduation and to advance with on-the-job experience and continued academic training. Some areas of opportunity for graduates include: biomedical technology, biomanufacturing, pharmaceuticals, plant research, and forensics.

General Education Requirements (23-24 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Information Literacy


Degree Requirement (60 Credits)


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