Biotechnology
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. This schedule is an example of one of many possible schedules that might be followed by a full-time student. Many students attending FLCC who have work and/or family obligations choose a different sequence of courses and may take more than four semesters to fulfill the requirements for the degree. Similarly, students who find they need to take some preparatory coursework may plan a schedule that takes more than four semesters to complete. You should consult with your advisor when planning your schedule. If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year college or university, you also should check with your transfer institution with regard to specific courses and requirements.
First Semester (18 Credit Hours)
- ENG 101 Freshman English (3) OR ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors (3)
- BIO 121 General Biology I (4)
- CHM 121 General Chemistry I (4)
- MAT 152 Pre-Calculus (3) OR MAT 151 Trigonometry (3)
- CSC 134 Core Word (1)
- CSC 135 Core Excel (1)
- CSC 136 PowerPoint (1)
- Health/Physical Education (PE) Elective (1)
Second Semester (19 Credit Hours)
- ENG 102 Introduction to Literature (3) OR ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors (3)
- BIO 122 General Biology II (4)
- BIO 240 Principles of Genetics (3)
- BIO 241 Laboratory in Genetics (1)
- CHM 122 General Chemistry II (4)
- MAT 271 Calculus I (4) OR MAT 152 Pre-Calculus (4)
Third Semester (16-18 Credit Hours)
- BIO 222 Introduction to Cell Biology (3)
- BIO 230 Microbiology (4)
- BIO 283 Electrophoresis (2)
- BIO 287 Introduction to Biomanufacturing I (1)
- History (HIS) Elective (3)
- General Elective* (3-5)
Fourth Semester (15-19 Credit Hours)
- COM 110 Public Speaking (3)
- BIO 286 Cell and Tissue Culture (1)
- BIO 288 Introduction to Biomanufacturing II (1)
- Social Science Electives** (6)
- Health/Physical Education (PE) Elective*** (3)
- General Elective**** (1-5)
Notes:
* In the third semester, it is strongly recommended that students take CHM 211 Organic Chemistry I if planning to transfer to a four-year institution.
** In the fourth semester, students must complete one Social Science course that meets one of the following three competencies not met by the History (HIS) Elective: US History, Western Civilization, or Other World/Non-Western Civilization.
*** In the fourth semester, it is recommended that students take PE 214 First Aid if planning to enter the job market. If planning to transfer, the three credit hours of Health/Physical Education (PE) electives may be spread out across the first, third, and fourth semesters.
**** In the fourth semester, it is strongly recommended that students take CHM 212 Organic Chemistry II if planning to transfer to a four-year institution.
