Biotechnology
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
English Composition
6 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
Mathematics
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
Other Requirements
2 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 36
Fall 1 (at MCC)
15 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-131 | Intro to Chemistry (or CHM-151 General Chemistry I) | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Intro to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Behavioral/Social Science Elective | 3 |
Spring 1 (at MCC)
20 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-112 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHM-132 | Organic and Biochemistry (or CHM-152 General Chemistry II) | 4 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking (or equivalent) | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy (or MAT-171) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Summer (at MCC)
4 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Biotechnology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$61,720/yr
$48,790
$66,570
+3.4%
Projected Outlook
240
Annual Job Openings
2,460
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$100,070/yr
$79,960
$124,510
+3.2%
Projected Outlook
240
Annual Job Openings
2,780
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.