College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




Deanne Oppermann
Deanne R. Oppermann
Program Coordinator
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison; M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology
828.586.4091, ext. 298
800.447.4091, ext. 298

Balsam Center, Room 229
deanne@southwesterncc.edu

 

 

 

 


 
 

Biotechnology

 

The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.

Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/instrumentation technician; and quality control/quality assurance technician.

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

This program is offered in conjunction with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Buncombe County. Students will take course work at both institutions. General education courses will be taken at Southwestern Community College and the biotechnology courses at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.


Associate of Applied Science Degree - (AAS) - A20100

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
    Click title to see course description
ACA 115 Succes & Study Skills* 0 2 0 1
BIO 111 General Biology I* 3 3 0 4
CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry* 3 0 0 3
CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab* 0 3 0 1
ENG 111 Expository Writing* 3 0 0 3
MAT 161 College Algebra* 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 12  8 0 15
             
Spring Semester 1        
BIO 112 General Biology II* 3 3 0 4
CHM 132 Organic & Biochemistry* 3 3 0 4
*** *** Elective SBS or HFA* 3 0 0 3
Choose one of the following sets:        
MAT 151 Statistics* 3 0 0 3
MAT 151A Statistics Lab* 0 2 0 1
or            
MAT 155 Statistical Analysis 3 0 0 3
MAT 155A Statistical Analysis Lab 0 2 0 1
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 12 8 0 15
             
Summer Semester 1        
BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4
BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques 3 3 0 4
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6 6 0 8
             
Fall Semester 2        
Minimester I        
BTC 285 Cell Culture 2 3 0 3
Minimester II        
BTC 250 Molecular Genetics 3 0 0 3
Full Semester        
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers* 2 2 0 3
BIO 140 Environmental Biology* 3 0 0 3
BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab* 0 3 0 1
Choose one of the following:        
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting* 3 0 0 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Total 13 8 0 16
             
Spring Semester 2        
BTC 286 Immunological Techniques 3 3 0 4
BTC 270 Recombinant DNA Tech 3 3 0 4
BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques 2 6 0 4
*** *** Elective (SBS or HFA)* 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Total 11 12 0 15
             
Summer Semester 2        
Choose one of the following:        
BTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience 0 9 0 3
COE 213BT Co-op Work Experience 0 0 30 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Total 0 0-9 0-30 3
Total Semester Credit Hours:   72  
Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
             
* Courses offered through Southwestern Community College
Other courses are taught at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Degree awarded by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
             
BTC Course Descriptions at AB-Tech  

 

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