Biotechnology Overview (2158)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
This degree program is designed for students who will seek employment as biotechnology research technicians, biological technicians, cell culture technicians or biotechnology manufacturing technicians, or for persons wanting career advancement already employed in the field. Course content includes biology and chemistry concepts, algebraic and statistical analysis, basic microbiology concepts, biohazard and safety procedures, human anatomy and physiology, core biotechnical laboratory techniques and industry workplace experience.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program with a grade of C or higher.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Dr. Alexandra Gorgevska, Department Chair for Biotechnology, gorgevsa@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5003
Employment Opportunities
The program prepares the student for employment in entry-level biotechnology positions. Students can work in the biotechnology industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 16)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Mathematics-Area III with a MAC prefix | 3 credits |
| BSC1010 | Principles of Biology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC1010L | Principles of Biology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 45)
| BSC2421 | Introduction to Biotechnology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| BSC2421L | Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| Or | |
| BSC1404C | Introduction to Biotechnological Methods (AS) | 5 Credits |
| BSC2420 | Biotechnology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2420L | Biotechnology 1 Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2427 | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2427L | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2945C | Biotechnology Internship (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2416C | Introduction to Tissue Culture Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2426C | Introduction to Biotechnology Instrumentation Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2435 | Introduction to Bioinformatics (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM1046 | General Chemistry 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM1046L | General Chemistry 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM2210L | Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM2211 | Organic Chemistry 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM2211L | Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MCB2010L | Microbiology Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 Credits |
BSC1404C: A challenge exam is available for those students who qualify to take this course. Those who do not pass the exam will be advised to take BSC2421 and BSC2421L. See Program Director for details.
Total Credit Hours: 61
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 14)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Mathematics-Area III with a MAC prefix | 3 credits |
| BSC1010 | Principles of Biology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC1010L | Principles of Biology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 16)
| BSC2421 | Introduction to Biotechnology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| And | |
| BSC2421L | Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| Or | |
| BSC1404C | Introduction to Biotechnological Methods (AS) | 5 Credits |
| CHM1046 | General Chemistry 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM1046L | General Chemistry 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MCB2010L | Microbiology Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
BSC1404C: A challenge exam is available for those students who qualify to take this course. Those who do not pass the exam will be advised to take BSC2421 and BSC2421L. See Program Director for details.
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 16)
| BSC2420 | Biotechnology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2420L | Biotechnology 1 Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2416C | Introduction to Tissue Culture Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2426C | Introduction to Biotechnology Instrumentation Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| CHM2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM2210L | Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 13)
| BSC2427 | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2427L | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology Lab (AA) | 2 Credits |
| BSC2435 | Introduction to Bioinformatics (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM2211 | Organic Chemistry 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CHM2211L | Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 2)
| BSC2945C | Biotechnology Internship (AA) | 2 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 61