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Biotechnology Laboratory Technician, Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum BIS.BTC.AAS (C226B)

The Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Associate in Applied Science Degree emphasizes skills necessary for entry-level employment in bioscience laboratories. The program focuses on techniques basic to the biotechnology industry. Students acquire proficiency in laboratory skills, effective communications and employment skills.

Program graduates may seek entry-level employment in public or private laboratories for positions titled laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, laboratory tester or laboratory worker, cell culture technician, research technician, and/or microbiology technician. These sources of employment are found in government and university laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, food processing industries, companies performing research and development, companies involved in plant and animal breeding, manufacturing, sales, and even customer service. The Biotechnology Laboratory Technician curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. With the curriculum objectives designed to prepare graduates to serve as research assistants and technicians in laboratory and industrial settings, course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, and biotechnology techniques. The Biotechnology Laboratory Technician program also prepares students who wish to continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree and advanced degrees in biotechnology.

All Math and science courses in the program must be completed with a "C" or higher.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Biotechnology Laboratory Technician program, the graduate will be able to:

  • evaluate primary scientific literature in order to recognize quality research
  • explain cellular processes that molecular, cellular and organismal level in order to apply this knowledge to cell culture techniques;
  • demonstrate technical skills required by a biotechnology laboratory technician, including the collection, analysis and interpretation of laboratory data, as well as the proper use of personal protective equipment and lab safety protocols;
  • apply the elements of good laboratory practices and good manufacturing practices as recognized by the governing bodies who regulate these practices in the field o biotechnology; and
  • demonstrate the necessary work-readiness skills required in the industry.

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 150 # Principles of Biology I

4 credits

 
CHM 110 # Fundamentals of Chemistry

4 credits

OR
CHM 140 # General Chemistry I

5 credits

 
MAT 110 # College Algebra

5 credits

OR
MAT 111 # Pre-Calculus

5 credits

 
RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:16-17

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 222 # Principles of Microbiology

4 credits

BOT 200 # Cellular and Molecular Biology

3 credits

 
CHM 132 # Elementary Organic Chemistry

5 credits

OR
CHM 234 # Organic Chemistry I

5 credits

 
SAT 170 Introduction to Biotechnology

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:15

Semester Three

CourseCategoryCredits
BOT 110 Good Lab Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices in Biotechnology

1 credit

BOT 210 # Introduction to Biochemistry

3 credits

BOT 230 # Biotechnology Laboratory I (DNA Techniques)

4 credits

MAT 170 # Elementary Statistics

4 credits

RHT 102 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:15

Semester Four

CourseCategoryCredits
BOT 220 # Cell and Tissue Culture

4 credits

BOT 240 # Biotechnology Laboratory II (Protein Techniques & Biofuels)

4 credits

CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

3 credits

PHL 103 Ethics

3 credits

 
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

3 credits

OR
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology

3 credits

OR
SOC 131 Social Problems

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:17

Total Credit Hours: 63-64

See BOT course descriptions.

Contact: Gabriel Guzman, Ext. 3312; email: gabrielguzman@triton.edu