Advanced Technical Degree Plan

Prerequisites :

A student must hold a baccalaureate or associates degree that includes 1½ years of biology and one year of chemistry (including one semester of organic chemistry) and department approval to be admitted to the program. Proficiency in oral/written English and in use of computers is required (to be tested separately if requested by the Department Chair or course instructor).

*Program Course #*	*Course Title*	*Sem Hrs.*
BIOL 1414	Introduction to Biotechnology 1	4
BITC 2441	Molecular Biology Techniques	4
BITC 1240 on-line	Quality Assurance for the Biosciences	2
BITC 2350 on-line	Bioinformatics	3
BIOL 1415	Introduction to Biotechnology II	4
BITC 2411	Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation	4
BIOL 2421	Microbiology	4
BITC 2431	Cell Culture Techniques 2 OR	4
BITC 1491	Special Topics in Biological Technology/Technician currently not offering
BITC 2487	Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician II (any)	4

1 Students should consult with full-time biotechnology instructor before registering.

2 Students may take this course at any time after BIOL 1414