Biotechnology, A.A.S.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3297, E-mail: biotech@nscc.edu
General Information
Course Requirements
Recommended Schedule
Program Website
Course Descriptions
General Information
The broadest definition of biotechnology is the use of organisms or their products to solve a human problem. This organism can be as simple as the bacteria and fungi that produce antibiotics or as complex as a transgenic plant or animal. Some of the specialty areas of biotechnology involve agriculture, bioremediation, drug discovery and production, forensic analysis, and genetic testing. The courses in this program will give students an intensive hands-on experience with many of the techniques that are critical to biotechnology. In addition, the basic science and general education classes will help to prepare students who decide to continue their training by transferring to a four-year institution.
A graduate of this program will be prepared to be a biological technician. Potential career paths could include work as a laboratory technician in an industry, government, or university laboratory engaged in basic research and development; a testing lab technician responsible for Quality Assurance/Quality Control monitoring; or a production technician involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Note: The primary purpose of this degree is to prepare students for employment immediately following graduation from Nashville State. However, some students may wish to continue in a baccalaureate program either immediately or in the future. If you plan to transfer to a four-year program after leaving Nashville State, consult the program coordinator for a specialized program of study. Failure to do so could result in a loss of credits in the transfer process.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
RUBRIC |
COURSE |
CLASS |
LAB |
CREDITS |
| General Education |
ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Humanities Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
SPCH 1010 |
Speech |
3 |
0 |
3 |
MATH 1130 |
College Algebra |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Social Sciences Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Natural Sciences |
BIOL 1110 |
General Biology I
|
3 |
3 |
4 |
| Technical Core |
| BIOL 1120 |
General Biology II |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| BIOL 2230 |
Microbiology |
3 |
3 |
4 |
CHEM 1110 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
CHEM 1120 |
General Chemistry II |
3 |
3 |
4 |
MATH 1530 |
Probability/Statistics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| AIS 1180 |
Intro to Microcomputers |
3 |
0 |
3 |
(Other courses with approval)
Technical Specialty
|
BIOT 1010 |
Biotechnology Applications |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BIOT 2020 |
Genetic Analysis/Manipulation |
3 |
3 |
4 |
BIOT 2050 |
Industry and Applied Microbiol |
3 |
0 |
3 |
BIOT 2060 |
Protein Bioseparations |
3 |
3 |
4 |
BIOT 2070 |
Cell Culturing |
1 |
6 |
4 |
| BIOT 2300 |
Independent Study |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| |
Co-op |
|
|
2 |
TOTAL REQUIRED - ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE |
60 |
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Recommended Full-Time Schedule
First Year
| Fall Semester |
Course |
Credits |
BIOL 1110 |
General Biology I |
4 |
| CHEM 1110 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
| MATH 1130 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| ENGL 1010 |
English Composition |
3 |
| |
| Spring Semester |
Course |
Credits |
| SPCH 1010 |
Speech |
3 |
BIOT 1010
|
Biotechnology Applications |
3 |
| CHEM 1120 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| |
Social Sciences Elective |
3 |
Second Year
| Fall Semester |
Course |
Credits |
| MATH 1530 |
Probability/Statistics |
3 |
| |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| BIOT 2020 |
Genetic Analysis / Manipulation |
4 |
| BIOT 2070 |
Cell Culture |
4 |
| |
| Spring Semester |
Course |
Credits |
| BIOL 2230 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| BIOT 2050 |
Industry and Applied Microbiology |
3 |
| BIOT 2060 |
Protein Bioseparations |
4 |
| AIS 1180 |
Intro to Microcomputers |
3 |
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