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Biotechnology - BIT.AAS

Biotechnology

The Biotechnology program will prepare students for entry-level positions in industries involving the field of biotechnology. These industries include pharmaceuticals, university and private research laboratories, medical technology and biotechnology companies.

 

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Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I 1 3
BIO-111 Biology I – Science  4
BIT-102 Introduction to Biotechnology 1
MTH-125 Accelerated Precalculus 2 4
    12
First Year / Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II 3 3
BIO-221 Microbiology I 4 4
CHM-111 Chemistry I – Science 5 4
MTH-171 Statistics I 6 3
    14
Summer Semester
CHM-112 Chemistry II: Science 7 4
    4
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
BIO-240 Genetics 8 4
BIT-201 Applications in Biotechnology 9 4
CHM-221 Organic Chemistry I 10 4
HIS-101 World Civilization I or  
ENG-271 World Literature I 11 3
    15
Second Year / Second Semester
BIT-214 Fundamentals of Instrumental Analysis 12 3
BIT-210 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 13 3
PHL-232 Biomedical Ethics 3
BIT-218 Combined Laboratory Techniques 15 3
    14
Summer Semester
BIT-205 Biotechnology Internship 14 3
    3
  Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must test into ENG-101 or take all appropriate prerequisites
2 Must test into MTH-125 or complete all prerequisites
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101
4 Prerequisite: BIO-111
5 Prerequisite: CHM-010 and MTH-124 or MTH-125
6 Prerequisite: Must test into MTH-171 or take all appropriate prerequisites
7 Prerequisite: CHM-111

8 Prerequisites: BIO-111 and CHM-111
9 Prerequisites: BIO-221, BIT-102 and CHM-112; Co-requisites: BIO-240
10 Prerequisite: CHM-112
11 ENG-271 Prerequisite: ENG-101
12 Prerequisite: CHM-221; Co-requisite: BIT-218
13 Prerequisite: CHM-221
14 Prerequisites: BIT-102, BIT-201 and BIT-202
15 Prerequisite: CHM-221; Co-requisite: BIT-214

Program Goals

  • To prepare students for entry-level employment in a biotechnology area.
  • To provide students with a General Education foundation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Work safely in a laboratory.
  2. Analyze samples using modern computer interfaced instrumentation.
  3. Analyze and present data in multiple formats (graphic, oral and written).
  4. Explain the fundamental concepts of biology and chemistry.

Employment Opportunities

  • Entry-level position in Biotechnology industries
  • Research laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Laboratory technician

Special Program Requirements

Before graduation, students must complete a supervised, internship program at an approved biotechnology location or a research project under the direction of College faculty. A student in the biotechnology curriculum must earn a grade of “C” or better in all science and biotechnology courses to be eligible for the BIT.AAS degree.

Transfer Opportunities

Contact Person

William T. Lavell
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4478
email: wlavell@camdencc.edu

Dr. Roberto Feudale
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4073
Email: rfeudale@camdencc.edu

Additional information

CIP Code

41.0101
Program Code

BIT.AAS

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