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.

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.

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

For more information go to www2.piedmontcc.edu/biotech.

Legend CL Class Hours Per Week LB Lab Hours Per Week CLIN Clinic Hours Per Week CR Semester Credit Hours

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
General Education Requirements (38 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
Humanities/Fine Art Course (3CR) Social Behavioral Science Course (3CR) CHM 131&CHM 131A or CHM 151 (4CR) CHM 132 or CHM 152 (4CR)
BIO 111	General Biology I	3	3	0	4
BIO 112	General Biology II	3	3	0	4
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	0	3
MAT 155	Statistical Analysis	3	0	0	3
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra	3	0	0	3
PHY 151	College Physics I	3	2	0	4
Major Program Requirements (25 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
BTC 288 or COE 112 (2CR)
BIO 250	Genetics	3	3	0	4
BIO 275	Microbiology	3	3	0	4
BTC 181	Basic Lab Techniques	0	3	3	4
BTC 281	Bioprocess Techniques	2	6	0	4
BTC 285	Cell Culture	2	3	0	3
BTC 286	Immunological Techniques	3	3	0	4
Other Required Courses (4 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
ACA 111	College Student Success	1	0	0	1
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	0	3
CERTIFICATE
General Education Requirements (11 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
ENG 111 or MAT 171 (3CR)
BIO 111	General Biology I	3	3	0	4
CHM 131	Introduction to Chemistry	0	3	0	3
CHM 131A	Intro to Chemistry Lab	0	0	3	1
Major Program Requirements (4 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
BTC 181	Basic Lab Techniques	0	3	3	4
Other Required Courses (3 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	0	3
DIPLOMA
General Education Requirements (24 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
CHM 131 & CHM 131A or CHM 151 (4 CR)
BIO 111	General Biology I	3	3	0	4
BIO 112	General Biology II	3	3	0	4
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	0	3
MAT 155	Statistical Analysis	3	0	0	3
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra	3	0	0	3
Major Program Requirements (20 CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
BIO 250	Genetics	3	3	0	4
BIO 275	Microbiology	3	3	0	4
BTC 181	Basic Lab Techniques	0	3	3	4
BTC 281	Bioprocess Techniques	2	6	0	4
CHM 132	Organic and Biochemistry	0	3	3	4
Other Required Courses (4CR)		CL	LB	CLIN	CR
ACA 111	College Student Success	1	0	0	1
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	0	3