Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to an entry-level laboratory position involved in the production of genetically engineered drugs, gene therapy, microbiology, virology, forensic science, agriculture and environmental science. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree using the Biological Sciences Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide .

AAAS Degree (92.5-93.5 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites:

Current (within two years) knowledge of Intermediate Algebra 1 (MATH 098 ) or higher and placement into ENGL& 101  is a prerequisite for MATH& 146 . MATH 099  or higher and placement into ENGL& 101  is a prerequisite for CHEM& 121  and CHEM 171 .

Application Required:

An application is required to enter the four-quarter Core Biotech Sequence of Courses: BIOL 249 , BIOL 265 , BIOL 266 , BIOL 270 , BIOL 274 , BIOL 275 , BIOL 277 , BIOL 279 , BIOL 280 .
Please see an advisor for an application form or visit: http://www.shoreline.edu/biotechnology/application.aspx

General Education Core Requirements - 17 Credits

Biotechnology Core Requirements (75.5-76.5 Credits)

• BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular: Biology Credits: 5
• BIOL 249 Tissue Culture and Staining Credits: 4
• BIOL& 260 Microbiology Credits: 5
• BIOL 265 Solution and Media Preparation Credits: 2
• BIOL 266 Media and Solution Preparation II Credits: 2
• BIOL 270 Molecular Biology Credits: 3
• BIOL 274 Molecular Biology Lab Credits: 3
• BIOL 275 Recombinant DNA Techniques Credits: 6
• BIOL 277 Immunology Credits: 6
• BIOL 279 Biotechnology Techniques Credits: 3
• BIOL 280 Seminar In Biotechnology Credits: 1
• BIOL 290 Internship Credits: 1-2
• CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 5
• CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic/Biochemistry Credits: 5
• CHEM 171 General-Inorganic Chemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 181 General-Inorganic Chemistry I (Lecture-Lab) Credits: 2.5
• CHEM 172 General-Inorganic Chemistry II Credits: 4
• CHEM 182 General-Inorganic Chemistry II (Lecture-Lab) Credits: 2.5
• CHEM 173 General-Inorganic Chemistry III Credits: 4
• CHEM 183 General-Inorganic Chemistry III (Lecture-Lab) Credits: 2.5
• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats Credits: 5

Core Biotech Sequence

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Where can I go for help?

Program Advisor:

Dina Kovarik  206-546-4747 dkovarik@shoreline.edu Rm 2814

First Year Advisor

Joyce Fagel  206-546-4559 jfagel@shoreline.edu Rm 5241

Program Information:

Length of Program: 92.5-93.5 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Fall
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $660/yr for lab fees
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/biotechnology/

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