BIOTECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Amy Beth Waddell • (901) 333-5224

First Semester

Cr.

BIOT

1010

Introduction to Biotechnology

3

BIOL

1110

General Biology I (Gen. Ed.)

4

CHEM

1110

General Chemistry I

4

MATH

1530

Statistics (Gen. Ed.)

3

Total

14

Second Semester 

BIOT

2410

Biotechnology Techniques I

4

BIOL

1230

Microbiology

4

CHEM

1120

General Chemistry II

4

ENGL

1010

English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)

3

Total

15

Third Semester 

BIOT

2420

Biotechnology Techniques Il

4

CHEM

2010

Organic Chemistry I

3

CHEM

2011

Organic Chemistry Lab I

1

ETHC

2030

Ethics (Gen. Ed.)

3

PSYC

1010

General Psychology I (Gen. Ed.)

3

Total

14

Fourth Semester 

BIOT

2430

Biotechnology Techniques III

4

BIOT

2450

Biotechnology Internship

5

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Electives¹ 

8

Total

17

Total Program Credits

60

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. Candidates for graduation must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all BIOT courses required for the degree.  Students should be computer literate, including the use of EXCEL.

¹ Electives should be chosen in consultation with the Biotechnology advisor.  Those for university transfer should be selected from the General Education page. Course requirements for some advanced Biotechnology and Medical Technology degrees are listed below.  Examine current catalogs of other schools and programs, including Bioinformatics, for elective options.