Associate of Applied Science in
Biotechnology
If you haven't yet earned a degree, you can apply for the Associate of
Applied Science in Biotechnology. This two-year program will
prepare you for a career as a technician in the biotechnology industry,
or to transfer to a four-year college or university.
What skills will I learn?
•
Perform the functions of entry-level biotechnology
technicians in molecular biology laboratories.
•
Demonstrate proficiency with the following
techniques:
| protein isolation from crude tissue |
production of recombinant protein |
protein isolation form a recombinant source |
| protein quantiation |
centrifugation |
chromatography (ion-exchange, size exclusion,
affinity) |
| enzyme activity analysis |
ELISA |
fluorescence spectroscopy |
| UV/Vis spectroscopy |
protein stability analysis |
DNA and RNA isolation from cells |
| nucleic acid quantification |
restriction endonuclease digestion |
insertion of genes into plasmid vectors |
| genetic transformation |
PCR |
nucleic acid hybridization |
| aseptic handling of microbes |
sterilization |
electrophoresis |
•
Prepare, dispense, and appropriately label reagents; maintain
reagent integrity.
• Use, calibrate, and maintain standard laboratory
equipment
• Perform statistical analysis of data
• Follow, analyze, and revise laboratory protocols
for SOPs, demonstrate GLPs, and understand GMPs
• Communicate professionally
• Troubleshoot laboratory problems
• Demonstrate lab safety skills
• Demonstrate scientific accountability and ethical
behavior
• Follow documentation requirements
• Follow regulations
What are the
prerequisites?
You must have a command of algebra sufficient to
allow you to place into at least MATH 110 and command of English
sufficient to place into ENG 131. You should also have had
sufficient biology and chemistry to be able to place into BIO 152 and
CHEM 141.
What courses will I need to take?
The courses in this program are directly related to your training in biotechnology.
Required Courses:
| Course |
Credits |
| BIO 152: Cells and Molecular Biology |
4 |
| BIO 251: Microbiology |
5 |
| BIO 261: Nucleic Acids |
5 |
| BIO 262: Proteins |
5 |
| SCI 160: Science Laboratory Workplace Skills |
3 |
| BIO 263: Biotechnology Internship |
1 |
| CHEM 141: Principles of General and Inorganic Chemistry I |
5 |
| CHEM 151: Chemical Instrumentation and Laboratory Techniques |
3 |
| BCA 140: Software Applications |
3 |
| MATH 141: Introduction to Statistics |
4 |
| PHIL 137: Topics in Philosophy: Science, Technology, and Society |
3 |
| ENG 131: Introduction to College Writing |
3 |
ENG 132: College Writing and Research OR
ENG 135: Business and Technical Writing and Research |
3 |
| Elective to meet General Education Outcome for American Social/Political Institutions |
3 |
| Total Required Credits |
50 |
Electives:
You'll need to take at least 10 credits of electives, for a
total of 60 credits. We suggest you choose from the following
courses:
| Course |
Credits |
| CRJ 234 Criminalistics: Criminal Investigation Laboratory Techniques |
3 |
| CHEM 142: Principles of General and Inorganic Chemistry II |
5 |
| CHEM 241: Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| PHYS 133: Principles of Physics |
4 |