Biotechnology - Lehigh Carbon Community College

Biotechnology from Lehigh Carbon Community College is a Campus Associate Biotechnology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The field of biotechnology has emerged as a major contributor to the advancement of agriculture, medicine, and environmental sciences. Recent developments in biotechnology, particularly molecular biology, promise major improvements in agricultural productivity, breakthroughs in human healthcare, and new solutions to environmental problems. The A.A.S. Biotechnology program will prepare students to obtain entry-level positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry as manufacturing or research technicians. Also as biotechnology encompasses molecular research, genomics, forensics, bioinformatics, and environmental bioremediation, graduates will be positioned to compete for a wide range of positions. The program is designed to provide students with a solid background in math and science, practical knowledge in biotechnology, and laboratory skills necessary to obtain a wide range of biological technician entry-level positions in the biopharmaceutical industry and other institutions. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: demonstrate ability to work in a typical biotechnology laboratory or manufacturing facility while following appropriate safety procedures and regulations. demonstrate an understanding of biotechnological principles and concepts. demonstrate proficiency in the practice and theory of modern biotechnology instrumentation. show ability to follow instructions and work both independently and collaboratively on a wide variety of projects. demonstrate literacy in data manipulation and analysis using computerized spreadsheets and graphing programs. apply statistics to analyze the credibility of scientific results. demonstrate the ability to communicate results orally and through written reports in an effective and efficient manner. apply all steps of the scientific method to research, design, perform, and report on a solution to a scientific problem. demonstrate the ability to apply results of previous research to new experimental applications. View more details on Lehigh Carbon Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biotechnology courses.