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Biotechnology

This program prepares students for career opportunities in pharmaceutical firms and biotechnology companies.

What will students learn by studying Biotechnology?
They acquire knowledge and develop practical skills in biology, chemistry, microbiology, modern biological techniques and laboratory instrumentation.

Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test. Students must have earned a grade of "C" or better in one year of high school laboratory science.

How long will it take for students to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.

Questions?
Contact Tracie Gerow, Biology Department Chairperson at (732) 906-2592.

Biotechnology
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree - BIO.AAS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.

CoursesCreditsRequisites/Comments
Semester I
BIO 119
BIOLOGY FOR TECHNOLOGYI
4Appropriate score on the College placement test or MAT013, MAT 013A/MAT013B and one year high school laboratory science or BIO 010 or CHM 010.
BIO 119 is offered fall only
CHM 117CHEMISTRY I4Appropriate score on the College placement test or MAT013, MAT 013A/MAT 013Band one year high school laboratory science or BIO 010 or CHM 010 or departmental approval.
CHM 117 is offered fall only
ENG 121ENGLISH COMPOSITION I3
A passing score on the writing portion of the College placement test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College placement test that exempts the student from RDG 009
MAT 107
MATHEMATICS I
3
Appropriate score on the College placement test or MAT 013, MAT 013A/MAT 013 B or departmental approval.
SCI 103
SAFETY AND FDA REGULATIONS FOR LAB TECHNICIANS
1
SCI 103 is offered fall only
Physical/Health Ed Elective
1-3
Semester II
BIO 120
BIOLOGY FOR TECHNOLOGY II
4
BIO 119
BIO 120 is offered spring only
CHM 118
CHMISTRY II
4
CHM 117
CHM 118 is offered spring only
ENG 122
OR
ENG 125
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II

ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE
3
A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s placement test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011.
You may substitute ENG 125
MAT 108
MATHEMATICS II
3
MAT 107
SCI 104
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS
1
COREQUISITE- ENG 121
SCI 104 is offered spring only
CSC 105
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEMS
3
Semester III
BIO 221
MICROBIOLOGY
4
BIO 118, 120 or 123; CHM 118 or 124
BIO 221 is offered fall only
CHM 203
PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY3
CHM 118 or equivalent
CHM 203 is offfered fall only
BIO 205METHODS IN DNA TECHNOLOGY3BIO 120; CHM 118 or 124; MAT 108
BIO 205 is offered fall only
SCI 215
CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES AND QUALITY CONTROL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY1
1SCI 215 is offered fall only
SPE 121
FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
3
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GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (GE SS)
3
Semester IV
BIO 226 or

BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
3


Permission of the Department Chairperson
BIO 224
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
4
BIO 221
BIO 224 is offered spring only
CHM 220
METHODS OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATION
4
CHM 201, 219 or equivalent
CHM 220 is offered spring only
BIO 206
PROTEIN PURIFICATION AND TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
3
BIO 205; Must co-enroll CHM 220
BIO 206 is offered spring only
SCI 216
CURRENT ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN LAB TECHNOLOGY
1
SCI 216 is offered spring only
Total Credits:
66-68

 
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