Biotechnology (A.S.)
16-17
Biotechnology involves the application of biology to develop new products and technologies to combat disease, reduce our environmental
impact, provide cleaner fuel sources, improve food production, and create safer industrial processes. The Citrus College Biotechnology A.S.
degree includes a mix of basic science courses and hands-on laboratory classes designed to provide essential technical training and
experiences necessary to thrive in this growing industry. Students will gain the conceptual knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to
obtain entry-level employment as biological technicians, manufacturing production technicians, quality control technicians, and environmental
monitoring technicians in bioscience laboratories and companies. The program emphasizes work readiness skills, such as resume writing,
teamwork, and communication. This degree is intended for students who wish to
Citrus College General
Grade
IP
Need
enter the workforce upon completion.
Education Requirements
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency
requirements combined with successful completion (grades of "C" and above) of the
following major requirements:
Required Courses: (29-30 units)
BIOT 107
OR
BIOT 108
BIOT 110
BIOT 125
BIOT 150
CHEM 103 &
CHEM 104
OR
CHEM 111 &
CHEM 112
MATH 165
UNITS
Biotechnology: Transforming Society Through
Biology OR Intro to Biotechnology: Real World
Biology Applications
Biotechnology I: Basic Lab Skills and
Documentation
Quality and Regulatory Practices in
Biotechnology
Biotechnology II: Biomanufacturing and Quality
Principles
College Chemistry OR General Chemistry
GRADE
IP
NEED
Area A: Language, Critical Thinking, & Mathematics (9 units)
A1. English Composition:
A2. Communication & Analytical
Thinking:
A3. Mathematics:
3/4
Area B: Natural Sciences (4 units)
5
B1. Life Science:
3
B2. Physical Science:
4
Area C: Arts & Humanities (6 units)
C1. Arts:
10/10
C2. Humanities:
Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 units)
Introductory Statistics
4
Total Units for the Major: 29-30
D1. History & Political Science:
D2. Behavioral Science:
Area E: Kinesiology/Dance (3 units)
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06/01/16
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