BIOTECHNOLOGY

Programs of Study

Associate of Applied Science Degree (5200)

The Biotechnology Associate of Applied Science degree is a two-year, five semester program to prepare the graduate to function as an entry-level research technician.

Admission Criteria:

For entrance to the Biotechnology Program at Galveston College, the applicant should contact the Counseling Center. Applicants must:

1. Complete the requirements for admission to the College. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the Biotechnology program.
2. Application for the Biotechnology program requires the filing of a pre-plan/degree plan which shows evidence of:
   • THEA scores for THEA-eligible students or placement scores for THEA-exempt students (which permit enrollment in college level courses).
   • Satisfactory completion of high school chemistry or CHEM 1405, Introductory Chemistry I: Fundamentals of Chemistry, within five years of acceptance in the Biotechnology program, or with permission of Coordinator of Program.
   • Satisfactory completion of MATH 0304, Intermediate Algebra, by placement or course completion within five years of acceptance into the Biotechnology program.
   • Satisfactory completion of BIOL 1406, General Biology I.
3. Achieve a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. An overall G.P.A. of 2.5 as well as a G.P.A. of 2.5 on all prerequisite courses is required for admission consideration. The cumulative G.P.A. at Galveston College must be 2.5. Science courses must have been taken within five years of acceptance into the Biotechnology program, or with permission of Coordinator.

Curriculum

Students must complete a two-year program of study to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Enrolled students will be required to achieve a “C” or better in all courses in the Biotechnology curriculum in order to progress in the program. All Biotechnology and science courses must be completed in sequence and within a period of five years.

Prerequisite Courses
Course	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 1406	General Biology I	4
CHEM 1405	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4
MATH 0304	Intermediate Algebra	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
Totals		14
1st Year—1st Semester
Course	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 1407	General Biology II	4
BITC 1311	Intro to Biotechnology	3
MATH 1414	College Algebra	4
ENGL 1302	Composition II	3
Totals		14
1st Year—2nd Semester
Course	Course Name	Credit Hours
BITC 1402	Biotech Lab Methods and Techniques	4
COSC 1301	Microcomputer Applications	3
CHEM 1411	General Chemistry I	4
BITC 1291	Special Topics-Ethics	2
Totals		13
1st Year—3rd Semester
Course	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 2421	Microbiology	4
BITC 2286	Internship	2
Totals		6
2nd Year—1st Semester
Course	Course Name	Credit Hours
BITC 2401	Molecular Biology Techniques	4
BITC 1401	Biotech Lab Instrumentation	4
SPCH 1318	Interpersonal Communication	3
PSYC 2301	Introduction to Psychology	3
Totals		14
2nd Year—2nd Semester
Course	Course Name	Credit Hours
BITC 1391	Special Topics-Advanced Biotechnology	3
BITC 2387	*Internship (CAPSTONE)	3
HUMA XXXX	Core Curriculum Humanities	3
ENGL 2311	Technical Report Writing	3
Totals		12
Program Totals		73