Biotechnology AS: Full-time

Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)			Spring Semester (15 credits)
☐ BTEC 1000 Biotech: Engineering Life (IG) - 3 credits			☐ CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I - 4 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits			☐ CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I - 1 credits
☐ BTEC 1200 Introductory Biotechnology Lab - 2 credits			☐ American Institutions (AI) - 3 credits
☐ BTEC 1300 Intro Regulations & Quality - 2 credits			☐ Fine Arts (FA) - 3 credits
☐ MATH 1050 College Algebra (QL) - 4 credits			☐ BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS) - 3 credits
☐ Lifelong Wellness (LW) - 1 credit			☐ BIOL 1615 College Biology I Lab - 1 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)			Spring Semester (17 credits)
☐ BTEC 1500 Applied Molecular Biology - 3 credits			☐ CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II - 4 credits
☐ BTEC 2000 Biotechnology Experience - 3 credits			☐ CHEM 1225 General Chemistry Lab II - 1 credits
☐ BTEC 2020 Biomolecular Separation and Analysis - 3 credits			☐ ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (EN) - 3 credits or
☐ Humanities (HU) - 3 credits			ENGL 2010 Intermediate College Writing (EN) - 3 credits
☐ Communication (CM) - 3 credits			☐ BTEC 2030 Cell Culture - 2 credits
			☐ BTEC 2200 Advanced Molecular Methods - 1 credits
			☐ Social Science (SS) - 3 credits
			☐ Elective - 3 credits
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

Students must choose a diversity course from one of the general education distribution areas. See an academic advisor if you have questions.