Biotechnology (Collaborative)

In conjunction with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 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.

Program Information

Use the links to the right to move straight to each degree offered in this program. Clicking on a class title will bring up a description of that class.

Suggested Schedule for 2011-2012 (Updated Aug 18, 2011)

Associate In Applied Science Degree (AAS) A20100

Fall Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 0 1
BIO 111* General Biology l 3 3 0 4
CHM 151* General Chemistry l 3 3 0 4
ENG 111* Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
MAT 171* Precalculus Algebra 3 0 0 3
Total: 15
Spring Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BIO 112* General Biology ll 3 3 0 4
CHM 132* Organic & Biochemistry 3 3 0 4
ENG 114* Professional Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
MAT 151* Statistics l 3 2 0 4
Total: 15
Summer Semsester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4
BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques 3 3 0 4
  Social & Behavioral Sciences* 3 0 0 3
or Humanities/Fine Arts*        
Total: 11
Fall Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BTC 250 Molecular Genetics 3 0 0 3
BTC 282 Biotech Fermentation l 2 6 0 4
BTC 285 Cell Culture 2 3 0 3
CIS 110* Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
  Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 0 0 3
or Humanities/Fine Arts        
Total: 16
Spring Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BTC 270 Recombinant DNA Techniques 3 3 0 4
BTC 283 Bioprocess Techniques 2 6 0 4
BTC 286 Immunology Techniques 3 3 0 4
COM 231* Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
Total: 15
Summer Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience 0 6 0 2
or COE 213 Co-op Work Experience 0 0 30 3
Total: 2 or 3

Total Credit Hours: 74 - 75

* Courses offered at Haywood Community College
37 hours may be earned at Haywood Community College

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