Program blocks and courses:
Associate of Science Degree: BIOTECHNOLOGY 29.5-30 units
Required core biotechnology courses (19 units)
3 units
BIOSC 172 Introduction to Biotechnology
2 units
BIOSC 157 Foundations in Biotechnology
1 unit
BIOSC 159 Foundations in Biotechnology Lab
4 units
BIOSC 147 Cell and Molecular Biology
5 units
CHEM 120 General College Chemistry
4 units
ENGL 1A
Composition and Reading
Plus 4 units
4 units
2 units
2 units
2 units
2 units
from the following laboratory courses (4 units)
BIOSC 148 General Microbiology
BIOSC 182 GLP and GMP; Principles and Compliance
BIOSC 183 Mammalian Cell Culture
BIOSC 186 Protein Purification and Analysis
BIOSC 172L Introduction to Biotechnology Lab
remove: BIOSC 184, 185, 187, as they are deactivated.
Plus one of the following business and communication courses: (3 units)
3 units
SPCH 120 Public Speaking
3 units
BUS 125
Report Writing
3 units
BUS 120
Introduction to Management
3 units
BOT 248
Business Correspondence
3 units
BUS 109
Introduction to Business
remove: ENGL 166, as it is no longer offered
Plus one of
units)
4 units
4 units
3.5 units
3.5 units
the following computer and data proficiency courses: (3.5-4
MATH 164
CIS 135
CIS 200
CIS 201
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Introduction to Computers
Microsoft Access/Information Processing
Microsoft Excel/Information Processing
An associate of science degree may be earned by completing a minimum
of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements
and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or
better. The Biotechnology A.S. degree is appropriate for students wishing
to obtain entry-level employment in the biotechnology industry while
preparing to advance their career by transferring to a 4-year university.
Mission/Goals
This program trains and educates students for thoughtful, productive work in
research laboratories and industrial situations. Upon completion of a certificate or
degree, students will be able to: maintain a safe and productive work environment,
manage and communicate information, perform mathematical manipulations,
perform measurements/tests/assays, prepare solutions and media, and comply
with applicable regulations and standards.
Rationale *
Revisions are being made to align with the TMC for Biology and stack with
Biotechnology Technician Certificate. The revision includes new courses and to
align with C-ID for Biotechnology.
Description *
The field of biotechnology (a field of applied biology that involves the
use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology,
medicine, and other applications) touches nearly every aspect of each
of our lives.
An associate in science degree may be earned by completing a
minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major
requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point
average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with
a grade of C or better. The Biotechnology A.S. degree is appropriate
for students wishing to obtain entry-level employment in the
biotechnology industry while preparing to advance their career by
transferring to a 4-year university.
Projected Enrollment
24, 24, 24, 24
24, 24
No departments besides biology are affected in any new ways by this
proposal
Program Outcomes
Manage and communicate information related to core biological concepts.
Perform measurements, tests, and assays, and use mathematical manipulations for
analysis and preparation.
Prepare solutions and media.
Embedded question in exam
Lab reports
Lab practical
At least 70% of assessed students will show proficiency in the task or exercise
according to a rubric.