(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Degree Plan Code: AAS.BIOTECH
The El Centro and Mountain View College Biotechnology program offers individuals the choice of a Level I Certificate or a two year Associate Degree program. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in biotechnology, biological research and industrial laboratories.
Biotechnology students will study the theories of modern advances in biotechnology, molecular biology, DNA and RNA technology, and bioethics. Skills will include laboratory management and safety, laboratory operations, planning, recording, and reporting experiments, caring for equipment and living cells, cell and tissue culture, genetics, pipetting, technical writing, and statistical analysis. The final semester will include a capstone internship which will provide a transitional experience from course work to workplace. The biotechnology program will also provide a foundation for students who would like to continue a bachelor's and/or graduate degrees.
Job opportunities include: medical schools, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, colleges, universities and rapidly new emerging occupations.
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| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 6 |
| BIOL 1406 | General Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| COSC 1300 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| BITC 1311 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
| 17 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra OR | 3 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | (4) |
| BIOL 2416 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| BITC 1302 | Biotechnology Laboratory | |
| Methods and Techniques | 3 | |
| 14-15 |
| BIOL 2420 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BITC 2286 | Internship-Biological | |
| Technology/Technician | 2 | |
| 6 |
| BITC 1301 | Biotechnology Laboratory | |
| Instrumentation | 3 | |
| BITC 1391 | Special Topics in Biological | |
| Technology/Technician | 3 | |
| MLAB 1335 | Immunology/Serology | 3 |
| +Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 12 |
| BITC 2431 | Cell Culture Techniques | 4 |
| BITC 2401 | Molecular Biology Techniques | 4 |
| BITC 2486 | Internship-Biological | |
| Technology/Technician | 4 | |
| 12 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 67-68 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following:
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| DRAM 1310 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| HUMA 1301 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| MUSI 1306 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer
to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding
transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year
institution of their choice.
(Certificate)
(Students pursuing this certificate program are waived from TASP requirements.)
Degree Plan Code: C1.BIOTECHNOLOGY
The El Centro and Mountain View College Biotechnology program offers individuals the choice of a Level I Certificate or a two year Associate Degree program. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in biotechnology, biological research and industrial laboratories.
Biotechnology students will study the theories of modern advances in biotechnology, molecular biology, DNA and RNA technology, and bioethics. Skills will include laboratory management and safety, laboratory operations, planning, recording, and reporting experiments, caring for equipment and living cells, cell and tissue culture, genetics, pipetting, technical writing, and statistical analysis. The final semester will include a capstone internship which will provide a transitional experience from course work to workplace. The biotechnology program will also provide a foundation for students who would like to continue a bachelor's and/or graduate degrees.
Job opportunities include: medical schools, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, colleges, universities and rapidly new emerging occupations.
| CREDIT HOURS |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| BITC 1311 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOL 1406 | General Biology | 4 |
| +Elective | 3-4 | |
| 14-15 |
| BIOL 2420 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| BITC 1302 | Biotechnology Laboratory | |
| Methods and Techniques | 3 | |
| BITC 2286 | Internship-Biological | |
| Technology/Technician | 2 | |
| 13 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 27-28 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following:
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| COSC 1300 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra OR | 4 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | (3) |
