Biotechnology (A20100)
Associate in Applied Science
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.
This program is offered through a collaborative agreement with Forsyth Technical
Community College. Applicants from each college will be processed as received. Student
records will be transferred by the member college’s Registrar’s office to Forsyth Tech’s
Student Development Office. The program has open admissions with first come, first served
as the process. Students will have fulfilled all identified developmental requirements prior to
entering the program.
Forsyth Technical Community College will award the Associate in Applied Science
Degree in Biotechnology. The diploma will indicate “in collaboration with Rockingham
Community College”.
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Core Courses Approved for Forsyth Tech
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Courses Approved for RCC
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BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques
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BIO 111 General Biology I
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BIO 285 Research & Measurement
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CHM 131 Intro to Chemistry
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COE 111 Co-Op Work Exp. I
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CHM 131A Intro to CHM Lab
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CIS 111 Basic P.C. Literacy or CIS 110
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Technical Specialty Electives:
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ENG 111 Expository Writing
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*BIO 250 Genetics
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MAT 115 Mathematical Models or higher
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*BIO 275 Microbiology
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BIO 112 General Biology II
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*BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques
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CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry
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*BTC 285 Cell Culture
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MAT 151 Statistics I
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*BTC 286 Immunological Techniques
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MAT 151A Statistics I Lab
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*BTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience
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PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology or
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*CHM 263 Analytical Chemistry
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PSY 150 General Psychology
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CIS 172 Intro to Internet
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*15 SHC required
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ENG 114 Prof. Research & Reporting or
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ENG 113 Literature Based Research
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Humanities Elective (1): PHI 215 or PHI 240
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