Biotechnology
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Humanities
- ENG 101 Composition I
- ENG 102 Introduction to Reading Literature or ENG 103 Composition II
- 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 (Survey of Functions II)
- MAT 271 Calculus I
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
- 2 credit hours of Health/Physical Education (HPE) Electives
General Electives
- 3 credit hours of approved electives. (See sample schedule.)
SUNY General Education Electives
For information on which courses fulfill SUNY General Education Electives and for information on transferring to a four-year school, visit www.flcc.edu/academics/transfer-guidelines.
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Career Opportunities
Biotech professionals are in demand across many industries, including agriculture, health care, and manufacturing.