Biotechnology, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
The greater Kansas City area and specifically Johnson County have numerous biological-, pharmaceutical- and chemical-related formulating, manufacturing, research and testing companies. Many of these facilities employ scientific technicians to support the endeavors of their professional scientists and engineers.
JCCC’s science technology program is designed to develop scientific support personnel for the metropolitan area.
This program offers specific knowledge and training designed to provide you with entry-level skills for employment as a technician. It also provides the breadth of background sufficient to encourage change and flexibility.
The biotechnology associate of applied science degree program will prepare students to work in biotechnology laboratories associated with universities, medical centers, private research institutions, and a variety of industrial applications. Upon completion of this 65-67 hour degree, students will be able to find entry-level or higher positions in diverse fields of biotechnology. Along with basic and more advanced science courses, students will take specialized courses such as laboratory safety and biotechnology methods.
Note: Metropolitan Community College students should seek specific counsel from the JCCC program personnel for the appropriate course plan and numbers.
Metropolitan Community College students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.
(Major Code 2110; CIP Code 41.0101)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 | ||
| MATH 130 | Technical Mathematics I or higher | 3-5 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate score on the math assessment test. | ||
| BIOL 135 | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | Principles of Chemistry | 5 |
Total Semester Hours: 15-17
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| BIOT 160 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 2 |
| Prerequisites: CHEM 122 and prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 135 or CHEM 124 and CHEM 125 and prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 135. | ||
| All prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of "C" or higher. | ||
| BIOT 165 | Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 135 or CHEM 124 and CHEM 125 and prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 135. | ||
| All prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| BIOL 144 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| PHYS 133 | Applied Physics | 5 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 135 or higher | ||
| ENGL 123 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 |
Total Semester Hours: 17
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science/Economics Elective | 3 | |
| BIOT 230 | Microbiology for Biotechnology | 5 |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and BIOT 160 and BIOT 165 All prerequisites require a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| BIOL 145 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Dissection | 1 |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 144 and department approval | ||
| BIOL 205 | General Genetics | 4 |
| Prerequisite: BIOL 135 or BIOL 122 or the equivalent introductory college-level course. | ||
| All prerequisites require a grade of "C" or higher. | ||
| CHEM 140 | Principles of Organic & Biological Chemistry | 5 |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and either CHEM 122 or (CHEM 124 and CHEM 125)or department approval |
Total Semester Hours: 18
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| BIOT 260 | Biotechnology Methods | 5 |
| Prerequisites: Either BIOT 160 or BIOL 160 and either BIOT 165 or BIOL 165 and Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 230 or BIOT 230 | ||
| All prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of "C" or higher. | ||
| CIS 124 | Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| BIOT 265 | Biotechnology Internship | 4 |
| Prerequisites: BIOT 260 and either BIOT 160 or BIOL 160 and either BIOT 165 or BIOL 165 and department approval. |
Total Semester Hours: 15
Total Program Hours: 65-67