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Biotechnology

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.

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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