NOVA Advising Sheet 2022-2023
Biotechnology, A.A.S.
Catalog Year: 2022-2023
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Biotechnology/Science Elective | 4 | |
| 4 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 2 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| 1 BIO | 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO | 147 | Basic Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology | 1 |
| BIO | 165 | Principles in Regulatory and Quality Environments for Biotechnology | 2 |
| BIO | 180 | Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology | 1 |
| BIO | 205 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO | 206 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO | 250 | Biotechnology Research Methods and Skills | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| BIO | 251 | Protein Applications in Biotechnology OR | 4 |
| BIO | 252 | Nucleic Acid Methods | 4 |
| BIO | 253 | Biotechnology Concepts | 3 |
| BIO | 254 | Capstone Seminar in Biotechnology | 2 |
| BIO | 255 | Bioinformatics and Computer Applications in Biotechnology | 2 |
| 6 BIO | 296 | On-site training in Biotechnology | 3 |
| CHM | 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM | 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| 5 CST | Elective | 3 | |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| MTH | 161 | PreCalculus I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills OR | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| Total Credits for Biotechnology, A.A.S. = 64 | |||
1 Must complete with a 'C' or better.
2 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
3 Biotechnology elective in the science category may be selected from the following 4-credit courses: BIO 102, BIO 251, BIO 252, and BIO 256. Consult with an advisor for transfer options.
5 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, or CST 229.
6 Students must be approved by the Biotechnology program coordinator(s) for an internship. Criteria for approval include successful completion of biotechnology courses (including a demonstrated proficiency of basic lab skills), a professional work ethic, and an ability to work well with others. Please see a Biotechnology academic advisor for assistance in determining and placement or for approval of a topic for a Project or Supervised Study.