Biotechnology Laboratory Technology (2199) (A.S.)

Curriculum

General Education Coursework

Credit Hours: 16

• Humanities Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements .
• Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3
  Refer to General Education Requirements .
• BSC 2010C - Principles of Biology I Credit Hours: 4
    
• ENC 1101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
    
  or
  ENC 1101C - English Composition I Enhanced Credit Hours: 4
    
• MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
    
  ​or higher

Professional Coursework

Credit Hours: 41

A minimum grade of C or better is required in all Professional coursework.

• BSC 1421C - Introduction to Biotechnology Methods Credit Hours: 4
       
• BSC 2420C - Biotechnology Methods I Credit Hours: 4
      
• CHM 1025C - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
     
• BSC 2427C - Biotechnology Methods II Credit Hours: 4
    
• MCB 2010C - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
    
• STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
    
• BSC 2419C - Protein Biotechnology and Cell Culture Credit Hours: 4
    
• CHM 2045C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I Credit Hours: 4
    
• BSC 1943 - Biotechnology Internship Credit Hours: 3
   
  or
  BSC 1942 - Biotechnology Externship Credit Hours: 3
    
• CHM 2046C - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II Credit Hours: 4
    
• BSC 2435 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Credit Hours: 3
    

Professional Elective Coursework

Minimum Credit Hours: 4

Students planning on pursuing a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to take Human Anatomy and Physiology I or other related courses with permission of the instructor.

• BSC 2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
    
• BSC 2020C - Human Biology Credit Hours: 4
    
• CHM 2205C - Introductory Organic/Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
    
• CHM 1032C - Principles of General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
    

Total Credit Hours: 61

Note

Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

Some practice settings may have additional requirements including health insurance, a volunteer application, references, fingerprinting and background check, drug testing, and/or an interview prior to the start of the clinical experience. The additional requirements are the responsibility of the student, including expenses.

The cost of the background check(s) and drug screen(s) is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline (if applicable).

Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into Limited Access or Selective Access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition and fees.

A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded the Associate in Science degree, students must have met the following requirements:

1. Fulfill all academic requirements for the chosen program of study as outlined in the Florida State College at Jacksonville catalog and curriculum.
2. Earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) at Florida State College at Jacksonville in courses eligible toward the Associate in Science degree programs, excluding developmental education courses (A.S. Florida State College at Jacksonville GPA).
3. Earned an all-college cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) on a 4.0 scale on all courses attempted. This includes Florida State College at Jacksonville college-credit semester hours and transferred credits (excluding developmental education) in lower division courses (All college cumulative).
4. Complete a minimum of 25 percent of the total hours required for the program in residence at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Credit by examination and credit for prior learning do not count toward this residency requirement.
5. Complete the required semester hours, as specified by the degree, of which a minimum of 15 semester hours must be General Education requirements.
6. Earned a grade of a C or better in each course used to satisfy the general education requirements and any other area designated with a C or better requirement.
7. Fulfill all obligations, financial or otherwise, to the College before graduating.

Note: Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to the following statements.

• A student’s graduation date will be the date of the end of the College term in which the student has fulfilled all academic requirements. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’ graduation dates since the grade change is effective at the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)
• Students who enter under the (2020/2021) catalog will be assigned to the degree or certificate requirements in effect during the 2020/2021 academic year. The student’s assigned catalog year will remain in effect as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by rule of the District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision.
• Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite and/or corequisite courses which are listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.
• Students who place into developmental education courses are required to complete designated developmental education courses with a grade of C or better regardless of program of study.

Baccalaureate Transfer

This Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree programs are intended primarily for students who desire to complete an Associate in Science degree or an Associate in Applied Science degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue baccalaureate transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details, refer to the Baccalaureate Transfer Guide at fscj.edu/transferguide.