Biotechnology

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Curriculum Requirements

As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:

Core Requirements

FYS-130First Year Seminar in Science

3

BIO-121General Biology I

4

BIO-122General Biology II

4

BIO-222Introduction to Cell Biology

3

BIO-230Microbiology

4

BIO-240Principles of Genetics

3

BIO-241Laboratory in Genetics

1

BIO-283Electrophoresis

1

BIO-286Cell and Tissues Culture Techniques

1

BIO-287Introduction to Biomanufacturing I

1

BIO-288Introduction to Biomanufacturing II

1

BIO-291Research Methods in Biology

3

CHM-121General Chemistry I

4

CHM-122General Chemistry II

4

General Education

ENG-101Composition I

3

ENG-113Technical Ethics

3

COM-110Public Speaking

3

MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3

MAT-271Calculus I

4

CSC-135Core Excel

1

-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

3

HPE-
Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives

1

-
Approved General Electives

3

Complete one of the following:

-US HistorySUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement

3

-
Or

-World HistorySUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness

3

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (17 Credit Hours)

FYS-130First Year Seminar in Science

3

ENG-101Composition I

3

BIO-121General Biology I

4

CHM-121General Chemistry I

4

MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

ENG-113Technical Ethics

3

CSC-135Core Excel

1

BIO-122General Biology II

4

BIO-240Principles of Genetics

3

BIO-241Laboratory in Genetics

1

CHM-122General Chemistry II

4

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

BIO-222Introduction to Cell Biology

3

BIO-230Microbiology

4

BIO-283Electrophoresis

1

BIO-287Introduction to Biomanufacturing I

1

MAT-271Calculus I

4

Complete one of the following:

-US HistorySUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement

3

-
Or

-World HistorySUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness

3

Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)

COM-110Public Speaking

3

BIO-286Cell and Tissues Culture Techniques

1

BIO-288Introduction to Biomanufacturing II

1

BIO-291Research Methods in Biology

3

-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

3

HPE-
Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives

1

-
General Electives

3

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:

  • Perform tasks and solve problems related to the biotechnology industry utilizing laboratory and workplace professional skills.
  • Apply principles of biology and chemistry to biotechnology topics.
  • Work effectively both individually and collaboratively in the laboratory.
  • Demonstrate an industry acceptable level of technical writing and oral communication.