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Biotechnology, A.A.S. (Spring 2009)
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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 66-68 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)

Science Department

Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester

ENGL 121  Composition I*.......................................3
          Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement
          test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117
MATH 133  Technical Mathematics I or higher*.................3-5
          Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher
          or appropriate score on the math assessment test
BIOL 135  Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology.............4
CHEM 122  Principles of Chemistry..............................5
          Total Semester Credit Hours......................15-17

Second Semester

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 133 or higher
ENGL 123  Technical Writing I*.................................3
          Prerequisite: ENGL 121
          Physical Education Elective..........................1
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................17

Third Semester

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
          Assistant Dean's Approval
BIOL 205  General Genetics*....................................4
          Prerequisite: BIOL 122 or BIOL 135
          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 CHEM 122 or permission of the assistant dean
          Social Science/Economics Elective....................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18

Fourth Semester

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. All
          prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of
          "C" or higher
BIOL 155  Introduction to Bioethics*...........................3
          Prerequisite: BIOL 122 or BIOL 135 or equivalent,
          or permission of the assistant dean
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 assistant dean's approval
          Humanities Elective..................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS.......................68-70
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required