Biotechnology - Merced College

Biotechnology from Merced College is a Campus Associate Biotechnology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Description The student majoring in Biotechnology is generally preparing for employment in the biotechnology industry or for transfer to a four-year institution to complete the requirements for a bachelor?s degree . The student majoring in Biotechnology is generally preparing for employment in the biotechnology industry or for transfer to a four-year institution to complete the requirements for a bachelor?s degree. For the Associate in Science Degree in Biotechnology , a student must meet the basic graduation requirements and complete 30 units from the courses listed below. It is intended that the student complete both courses in the CHEM-02A sequence, or both courses in the CHEM-04A sequence, with the first course in the sequence satisfying the physical science breadth requirements. BIOL-04A or BIOL-04AH (for students transferring to a university) or BIOL-01 or BIOL-02 should be taken to satisfy the life science breadth requirement. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Comprehend and apply laboratory math skills where appropriate. B. Comprehend underlying theory of and apply basic biotechnology laboratory skills. C. Prepare, comprehend, evaluate, and maintain standard documents associated with the biotechnology workplace. D. Interpret federal, state, and local safety regulations and apply them to the biotechnology workplace. E. Comprehend, interpret and apply federal, state and local regulations as they relate to quality control of products produced in the laboratory. F. Demonstrate problem solving skills in the biotechnology laboratory. G. Demonstrate an appropriate work ethic and demonstrate teamwork skills. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biotechnology courses.