2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 27, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biotechnology, AAS (A20100)


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The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.

Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist, laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician.

Graduates should be qualified for employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Potential course work includes instruction in general biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and cellular biology.

Major Courses


Total: 49 Credit Hours


General Education Courses


Total: 16 Credit Hours


Other Required Courses


  • Other Requirement Credit Hours: 1 *

Total: 1 Credit Hour


Total Credits for AAS Degree: 66


*Recommended Elective & General Education Options:


Chemistry I:


Take 4 credits (includes any associated labs):

Chemistry II:


Take One:

Microbiology:


Take One:

Humanities/Fine Arts:


Take One:

Social/Behavioral Sciences:


Take One:

Other Requirement:


Take One:

Note:


Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.

Instructional Service Agreements


The Biotechnology program has established collaborative agreements with surrounding area community colleges. These agreements allow students to take a majority of their courses at their area community college and the remaining courses at Pitt Community College. Pitt Community College will award the Biotechnology degree.

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