Biotechnology
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 67 credit hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0). The recommended Math sequence of MAT 152 Pre Calculus and MAT 271 Calculus I would lead to 68 credit hours (see sample schedule). It is strongly recommended that students planning to transfer to a four-year institution complete a sequence in CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I and CHM 212 Organic Chemistry II.
All associate degree programs require ENG 101 Freshman English and ENG 102 Introduction to Literature. You must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. If you are well prepared, you may substitute ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors and ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors for ENG 101 and ENG 102. (If you are considering the English Honors sequence, you should consult the Director of Honors by calling 585.394.FLCC, ext. 7367.) For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Humanities
- ENG 101 Freshman English AND ENG 102 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors AND ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors
- COM 110 Public Speaking
Social Science
- 3 credit hours of History (HIS) Electives
- 6 credit hours of Social Science Electives
Mathematics
- MAT 152 Pre-Calculus AND MAT 271 Calculus I* OR MAT 151 Trigonometry AND MAT 152 Pre-Calculus
Science
- BIO 121 General Biology I
- BIO 122 General Biology II
- BIO 222 Cell Biology
- BIO 230 Microbiology
- BIO 240 Principles of Genetics
- BIO 241 Principles of Genetics Lab
- BIO 283 Electrophoresis
- BIO 286 Cell and Tissue Culture
- BIO 287 Introduction to Biomanufacturing I
- BIO 288 Introduction to Biomanufacturing II
- CHM 121 General Chemistry I
- CHM 122 General Chemistry II
Information Management
- CSC 134 Core Word
- CSC 135 Core Excel
- CSC 136 Power Point
Health/Physical Education
- 4 credit hours of Health/Physical Education (PE) Electives
General Electives
- 4-10 credit hours of approved electives. (See sample schedule.)
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. Visit the course requirements for transfer programs web page for details.
Notes:
* Recommended Math sequence
