Biotechnology

The AS degree in Biotechnology provides a strong foundation for transfer to a college (two- or four- year) to complete a BS in Biotechnology. It also prepares students with the foundation in microbiology, molecular and cell biology laboratory skills and soft skills that meet industry standards for employment in biotech industry (e.g. life science technician and biological science technician) and in academic research institutions. Students may petition to use IGETC for STEM majors in place of our local GE requirements. To gain authentic, hands-on research experience, students are recommended to take the BIOL 298 path and conduct the internship (BIOL 50) at a four-year college prior to transfer. Students must complete all required core courses for a total of 25-30 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for a lab technician job and transfer to a college with a BS in Biotechnology, and will have mastery of advanced biotechnology laboratory skills, good documentation practices, and work readiness skills. Learn skills necessary for a lab technician job Fulfill requirements for transfer to a college with a BS in Biotechnology Master advanced biotechnology laboratory skills and good documentation practices Acquire work-readiness skills

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Science degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
CHEM 101 CHEM 110 or 120 and BIOL 101 or 120 or 122	BIOL 101 or BIOL 112 or BIOL 122 or BIOL 140	General Biology I Microbiology Introduction to Biology Introduction to Biotechnology	4 or 5 or 4 or 4
BIOL 101 or 112	BIOL 141 or BIOL 298	Applied Biotechnology I with Laboratory Undergraduate Research in Microbiology and Molecular Biology	4 or 3
BIOL 141 or BIOL 298	BIOL 142	Applied Biotechnology II with Laboratory	4
Completion of a Biology course at GCC with a grade of "C" or better.	BIOL 50	Internship in Biological Sciences	1 - 4
Math 90 or 90+ or 1 year of High School algebra with a grade of "C" or better	CHEM 110	Elements of General Chemistry	5
	ENGL 101	Introduction to College Reading and Composition	4
Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 90 or 90+	MATH 100	College Algebra	4
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		25-30

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2022	GCC Catalog 2022-2023
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.