Biotechnology, Associate of Science

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The Biotechnology A.S. program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. The program has a solid foundation in biology, chemistry and mathematics in addition to the applied laboratory techniques courses in Biotechnology.

Graduates are able to:

communicate in a professional manner
demonstrate the technical skills applicable to the Biotechnology industry
exhibit proficiency in good record keeping and documentation
explore career opportunities while gaining in specific technical areas

Curriculum – A.S. Degree

Total Credits 66

¹ Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education & Computer Science Electives List list.

² Mathematics by official placement. *Students must complete through MATH 113 Precalculus II . If students place higher than MATH 112 Precalculus I , it is recommended that they take MATH 151 Calculus I . However, free electives may be used in place of mathematics credit.

³ PHIL 114 Ethics is recommended.

⁴ Students intending to transfer to Kean University’s Science and Technology Biotechnology Program or to Rutgers University’s Biotechnology Program should take BIOL 242 Genetics .

Biotechnology, Associate of Science

Curriculum – A.S. Degree

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Total Credits 66