Biotechnology
Curriculum Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 67 semester hours for this degree program. The recommended math sequence of MAT 152 (Pre Calculus) and MAT 271 (Calculus I) would lead to 68 hours (see sample schedule). It is strongly recommended that students planning to transfer to a four-year institution complete a sequence in Organic Chemistry (CHM 211, 212).All associate degree programs require English 101 Freshman English and English 102 Introduction to Literature. Students must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. Students who are well prepared may substitute ENG 104 English I Honors and ENG 105 English II Honors for ENG101 and ENG102. Students who are considering the English Honors sequence should consult the Director of Honors.
Students must successfully complete:
Humanities
- ENG101 Freshman English and
ENG 102
Introduction to Literature
or
ENG104 English I Honors and ENG105 English II Honors - COM 110 Public Speaking
Social Science
- HIS elective
- 6 credit hours of social science electives
Mathematics
- MAT
151 Trigonometry and
MAT 152 Pre-Calculus
OR
MAT 152 Pre-Calculus* and MAT 271 Calculus I*
*recommended math sequence
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 282 Microbiological Techniques
- BIO 283 Electrophoresis
- BIO 284 Genetics Research Techniques
- BIO 286 Cell and Tissue Culture
- 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 electives
General Electives
- 4-10 credits (The required credit hours must be made up of approved electives. See sample schedule)
Students who are transferring to four-year institutions should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. *See general education requirements page for more details
