Overview
The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.
What You'll Learn
Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/instrumentation technician; and quality control/quality assurance technician.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.
Major Core Courses
- BIO 111 General Biology I
- BIO 112 General Biology II
- Chemistry Elective I
- Chemistry Elective II
- *BTC 150 Bioethics
- *BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques
- Microbiology
General Education Courses
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- ENG 112 Argument-Based Research
- Math Elective
- Humanities/Fine Arts Core Elect.
- Social/Beh. Sciences Elective
- Genetics Elective
- *BTC 285 Cell Culture
- MAT 152 Statistical Methods I
- CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success
*Courses with an asterisk (*) are not offered at Nash Community College and must be taken at Pitt CC.
Microbiology Electives (pick one):
- BIO 275 Microbiology
- *BTC 275 Industrial Microbiology
Chemistry Elective I (pick one):
- *CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry AND *CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab or CHM 151 General Chemistry I
Chemistry Elective II (pick one):
- *CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry
- CHM 152 General Chemistry II
Genetics Electives (pick one):
- *BTC 250 Principles of Genetics
- BIO 250 Genetics
Mathematics Electives (pick one):
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives (pick one):
- ART 111 Art Appreciation
- HUM 110 Technology and Society
- HUM 115 Critical Thinking
- HUM 120 Cultural Studies
- HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture
- HUM 140 History of Architecture
- HUM 160 Introduction to Film
- MUS 110 Music Appreciation
- PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics
Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives (pick one):
- PSY 150 General Psychology
- POL 120 Political Science
- SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 213 Sociology of the Family
Major Hours Electives (pick 15-17 credit hours):
- *BTC 286 Immunological Techniques
- *BTC 270 Recombinant DNA Technology
- *BTC 287 Advanced Molecular Techniques
- *BTC 281 Bioprocessing Techniques
- *BTC 182 Pharma Lab Tech I
- *BTC 183 Pharma Lab Tech II
- *BTC 288 Biotechnology Experience
- *WBL 111/WBL 112 Work Based Learning I
- *CHM 263 Analytical Chemistry
Research/Forensics Lab Tech:
- *BTC 270 Recombinant DNA Technology
- *BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques
- *BTC 286 Immunological Techniques or *BTC 287 Advanced Molecular Techniques
Pharmaceutical/QC Lab Tech:
- *CHM 263 Analytical Chemistry
- *BTC 182 Pharma Tech I
- *BTC 183 Pharma Tech II
*Courses with an asterisk (*) are not offered at Nash Community College and must be taken at Pitt CC.
