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Biotechnology

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Major Core Requirements:

Required Courses (32.5 Units) Units

BIO-1 General Biology 4

BIT-1 Introduction to Biotechnology 1

BIT-2 Basic Laboratory Skills: Solution Preparation 1

BIT-3 Basic Laboratory Skills: Titration 1

BIT-4 Basic Laboratory Skills: Spectrometry 1

BIT-5 Literature Research and Presentation in Biotechnology 0.5

BIT-7 Basic Laboratory Skills: Chromatography and Electrophoresis 1

BIT-8 Technical writing for Scientists 2

BIT-11 Molecular Techniques in Nucleic Acid Analysis 3

BIT-13 Safety and Laboratory Practices 1

BIT-14 Field Experience Presentation 1

BIT-15 Basic Laboratory Immunology 1.5

BIT-16 Industry Regulations 1

BIT-200 Biotechnology Work Experience 1-2-3-4

(minimum of 1 unit)

CHE-2B Introductory Chemistry, II 4

MAT-35 Intermediate Algebra 5

Group A Electives (Choose from list) 0.5

Group B Electives (Choose from list) 3

Electives

Group A Electives

BIT-6 Basic Laboratory Skills: Microscopy 0.5

BIT-12 Protein Analysis (Amino Acid Sequencing) 0.5

Group B Electives

CIS-3 Computer Applications for Working Professionals 3

CIS-53 Keyboarding for Computer Users 1

CIS-65 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint for the IBM PC 1.5

CIS-80 Word Processing: Microsoft Word for Windows 3

CIS-98A Introduction to Excel 1.5

The Associate in Science degree in Biotechnology will be awarded upon completion of the requirements for the certificate, plus completion of the graduation requirements as described in the catalog, as well as electives totaling 60 units of college work as required for the associate degree.

NOTE: CHE-2A is a prerequisite for many courses in the program and has a prerequisite of MAT-52. MIC-1 is a prerequisite for BIT-11. ENG-50A is a prerequisite for BIT-8.