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Biotechnology A.S. Degree - career

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
CHEM 309
Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
5
IV
GE
HCD 310
College Success
3
IIIb

Semester 2

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
STAT 300
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
IIb
MC
Req
ENGWR 300
College Composition
3
IIa
WC

Second Year

Semester 3

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
BIOL 440 1
General Microbiology
4
RE
ENGWR 302
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
3

1 BIOL 400 or BIOL 442 can be used in place of BIOL 440, but they have different prerequisites.

Semester 4

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
BIOT 301
Biotechnology and Human Health
3
GE
POLS 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Government: United States
3
Va
GE
any PE activity course
1
IIIa

Third Year

Semester 5

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
BIOT 307
Biotechnology and Society
2
GE
BUS 300
Introduction to Business
3
Vb
GE
ART 339
Integrating Digital Media with Traditional Media I
3
I

Semester 6

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
BIOT 305
Introduction to Bioinformatics
1
Elec
COMM 301
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
Elec
BIOL 305
Natural History
4

Fourth Year

Semester 7

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
BIOT 311
Biotechnology Laboratory Methods - Molecular Techniques
2
Req
BIOT 312
Biotechnology Laboratory Methods - Microbial and Cell Culture Techniques
2
Elec
BUS 312
Workplace Behavior and Ethics
3

Semester 8

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Elec
BIOT 498
Work Experience in Biotechnology
2
GE
HIST 330
Women in American History
3
VI
Elec
ANTH 300 / 480 H
Biological Anthropology
3

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

This degree opens the door for entry-level work in the bioscience industry in the areas of research and development, production, clinical testing, and diagnostic work, but many employers require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Potential employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as laboratories in hospitals, government and universities.

Advising Notes:

  • This roadmap is designed for students preparing for direct employment. There is another roadmap for students preparing to transfer.
  • BIOL 400 or BIOL 442 can be used in place of BIOL 440, but have different prerequisites.

Scheduling Notes:

  • BIOT 307 and 311 are offered as 1st-8-week classes.
  • BIOT 305 and 312 are offered as 2nd-8-week classes.

Other Notes:

  • BIOT 498 is an internship, which must be set up prior to the start of the semester.
  • An internship (BIOT 498) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn between 0.5 – 4.0 units for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through BIOT 498. This course also works toward satisfying GE Area IIIb. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 12, 2024

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