Biotechnology (BTN.S.AAS)
- Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
- Department: Biology
The Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology provides a full range of courses to prepare students for entry-level positions in the biotechnology field. The academic curriculum provides a background in historical development of biotechnology, bioethics, safety, reagent preparation, cell culture techniques, protein purification and analysis techniques, microbiology and fermentation methods, molecular biology (DNA) techniques and bioinformatics. With advances in molecular and cellular biology, the biotechnology industry has expanded in scope to include human diagnoses and therapeutics, agricultural and veterinary applications, food production and environmental cleanup.
Curriculum
BIO 1107 Human Biology
3 Credits
BIO 1111 AND BIO 1211 OR BIO 1171 AND BIO 1272
8 to 10 Credits
BIS 1120 Introduction to Software Applications
3 Credits
BTN 1110 Biotechnology & Bioethics
3 Credits
BTN 1120 Laboratory Safety & Regulatory Compliance
2 Credits
BTN 1130 Biological Reagents Preparation
3 Credits
BTN 1140 Cell Culture
2 Credits
BTN 1201 OR BTN 2700
2 Credits
BTN 2210 Protein Purification & Analysis
4 Credits
BTN 2220 Microbiology & Fermentation Methods
3 Credits
BTN 2230 Molecular Biology Techniques
4 Credits
CHE 1111 OR CHE 1211
4 to 5 Credits
COM 2206 OR COM 2211 OR COM 2225
3 Credits
ENG 1101 English Composition I
3 Credits
MAT 1470 College Algebra
3 Credits
SCC 1101 First Year Experience
1 Credit
Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective
6 Credits
Ohio Transfer 36: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective
3 Credits