NOVA Advising Sheet 2023-2024

Biotechnology Lab Technician, C.S.C.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Code: 221-149-01

One Year Credits
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 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
2 BIO 296 On-site training in Biotechnology 3
Choose One
ENG Elective OR 3
CST Elective 3
Total Credits for Biotechnology Lab Technician, C.S.C. = 24

All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA. First-time-to-college students ages 17-24 must complete an SDV course within their first year at NOVA.

1 Choose from the following courses: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, CST 229, ENG 111, ENG 115. 

2 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 eligibility and placement or for approval of a topic for a Project or Supervised Study.