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Biotechnology, A.A.S. (Fall 2008)
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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.

Missouri students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.

(Major Code 2110; CIP Code 41.0101)

Science Department

Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester

BIOL 135  Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology.............4
BIOT 160  Introduction to Biotechnology*.......................2
BIOT 165  Laboratory Safety*...................................1
CHEM 122  Principles of Chemistry..............................5
MATH 133  Technical Mathematics I or higher*.................3-5
          Total Semester Credit Hours......................15-17
Note: CHEM 122 must be taken before BIOT 160 and BIOT 165

Second Semester

BIOL 230  Microbiology*........................................3
          Physical Education Elective..........................1
ENGL 121  Composition I*.......................................3
CHEM 140  Principles of Organic & Biological Chemistry*........5
PHYS 133  Applied Physics*.....................................5
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................17

Third Semester

BIOL 144  Human Anatomy and Physiology.........................5
CIS  124  Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications...3
BIOL 205  General Genetics*....................................4
          Social Science/Economics Elective....................3
ENGL 123  Technical Writing I*.................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18

Fourth Semester

BIOT 260  Biotechnology Methods*...............................5
BIOL 145  Human Anatomy and Physiology Dissection*.............1
BIOT 265  Biotechnology Internship*............................4
BIOL 155  Introduction to Bioethics*...........................3
          Humanities Elective..................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................16
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS.......................66-68
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required