Biotechnology (BOD)
AN OPTION OF LIBERAL ARTS
Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)
Open Admissions
Division: Stem And Education
Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements
Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC; this program further requires college-level Mathematics course/s for graduation. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.
HONORS PROGRAM OPTION
Interested students may refer to the Honors Program website at www.northshore.edu/honors.
First Year
Fall
| BIO105 | Biology 1: General Biology 1 | 4 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CHE103 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
HSS-ELECTIVE
| History Sequence Elective(s) | 3 |
| MAT151 | Precalculus 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
| CHE104 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
HSS-ELECTIVE
| History Sequence Elective(s) | 3 |
| MAT152 | Precalculus 2 | 3 |
| BIO202 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BTN211 | Biotechnology Seminar | 1 |
CMP104-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second Year
Fall
| BIO110 | Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| BTN201 | Basic Laboratory Applications | 4 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
LIT202-216
| Advanced Literature Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
LIT202-216
| Advanced Literature Elective | 3 |
BTN-ELECTIVE
| Biotechnology Directed Elective(s) | 3 |
| BTN202 | Biotechnology Applications | 4 |
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits
Biotechnology Directed Elective: This elective may be fulfilled by: PHI116 or PHI120.
BQC201 or BQC203 may also be taken with the permission of the Dean.
Total Credit Hours: 65
Course Learning and Credentialing Options
Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.
Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.
Program Information
- Students should meet with the Biotechnology Program Coordinator to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
- Students may also earn a Certificate in Biotechnology. Students should speak with the Program Coordinator to review the courses required for the certificate.
- Simultaneous awarding of Certificate and Degree Policy: Certificates whose coursework is embedded within an Associate’s degree program will not be awarded simultaneously in the same term as the degree is awarded; i.e. Biotechonology(BOD) and Biotechnology Certificate(BOC)
Admissions and Transfer Information
- The following background is recommended for this program: algebra and biology. Students without this background may need to take prerequisite course work prior to enrolling in some of the courses required in this program.
- This is an Open Admissions Program - Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent is required for admission to this program.
- This program may meet the eligibility criteria for MassTransfer and Joint Admissions with Massachusetts public colleges and universities (please see www.mass.edu/masstransfer); or, it may have a transfer agreement with a private 4-year college (please see www.northshore.edu/academics/departments). You may also visit NSCC’s Student Support and Advising Center on the Lynn or Danvers campus.
Additional Information
Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.