NOVA Advising Sheet 2024-2025

Biotechnology, A.A.S.

Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Code: 1490

Two Years Credits
3 Biotechnology/Science Elective 4
4 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
2 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
1 BIO 101 General Biology I 4
BIO 147 Basic Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology 1
BIO 165 Principles in Regulatory and Quality Environments for Biotechnology 2
BIO 180 Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology 1
BIO 205 General Microbiology 4
BIO 206 Cell Biology 4
BIO 250 Biotechnology Research Methods and Skills 3
Choose One
BIO 251 Protein Applications in Biotechnology OR 4
BIO 252 Nucleic Acid Methods 4
BIO 253 Biotechnology Concepts 3
BIO 254 Capstone Seminar in Biotechnology 2
BIO 255 Bioinformatics and Computer Applications in Biotechnology 2
6 BIO 296 On-site training in Biotechnology 3
CHM 111 General Chemistry I 4
CHM 112 General Chemistry II 4
5 CST Elective 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
MTH 161 PreCalculus I OR Higher 3
Choose One
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) 1
Total Credits for Biotechnology, A.A.S. = 64

1 Must complete with a 'C' or better.

2 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

3 Biotechnology elective in the science category may be selected from the following 4-credit courses: BIO 102, BIO 251, BIO 252, and BIO 256. Consult with an advisor for transfer options.

4 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

5 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, or CST 229.

6 Students must be approved by the Biotechnology program coordinator(s) for an internship. Criteria for approval include successful completion of biotechnology courses (including a demonstrated proficiency of basic lab skills), a professional work ethic, and an ability to work well with others. Please see a Biotechnology academic advisor for assistance in determining and placement or for approval of a topic for a Project or Supervised Study.