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Biotechnology Lab Specialist, AAAS Planning Guide


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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:


Placement into ENGL 099 or EAP 099 and placement into MATHS 146.

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


Communication Skills (5 Credits)


Choose either BTWRT 215  or ENGL& 101 .

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)


Human Relations (2 Credits)


Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)


Choose either AES 101  or CMST 203 .

Core Biotech Sequence


Winter Quarter 1st Year


Summer Quarter 2nd Year


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:

Rachel Rawle  346-298-2339 rrawle@shoreline.edu Rm 2809
Orlando de Lange  206-533-6795 odelange@shoreline.edu Rm 2811

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/

Plan code: BLTBLAPT

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