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Biotechnology (Adult Only)
This is a college preparatory Career Major that combines academics and laboratory skill training to prepare students for continuing education in many high-tech fields such as medical research, pharmaceuticals, genetics, bioengineering, medical diagnosis, bio fuels, bioinformatics, agriculture, and environmental remediation. Students learn to isolate, extract, cut, recombine, and insert strands of DNA, and to use the technology required to process DNA evidence. Academics are combined with lab exercises to enable students to continue their education. To complement this Career Major's curriculum students must complete advanced science classes at their high school.
Courses
| Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| Survey of Biotechnology | 120 |
| Biotechnology I | 120 |
| Biotechnology II | 120 |
| Advanced Science (AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental) | 120 |
| Advanced Biotechnology I | 120 |
| Advanced Biotechnology II | 120 |
| Advanced Science (AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental) | 120 |
| Biotechnology Capstone | 120 |
| Total | 960 |
Student Organizations:
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
- National Science Competitions
General Information
Start Date:
August Only
Hours:
960
Who Can Enroll:
High School Jr. & Sr. Only Cost Information
Total Estimated Cost (HS Students):
$128.00 Completion Information
Positive Placement Rate includes Military, Continuing Education and all Employment, related or not related.
Positive Placement Rate (2010-11):
100.0% Occupations
- This Career Major prepares you for Continuing Education
College Credit
College Credit hours are subject to change without notice.
| Credit Hours - A.A.S. Degree | College/University |
|---|---|
Credit Hours - A.A.S. Degree:
1 - Survey of Biotechnology
| College/University:
Oklahoma City Community College
|
Credit Hours - A.A.S. Degree:
1 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
| College/University:
Oklahoma City Community College
|
Prerequisites
-
Successful completion of Biology I with a "C" or better
Successful completion of Algebra I with a "C" or better
Successful completion or Concurrent Enrollment in Chemistry I
Successful completion or Concurrent Enrollment in Algebra II
Basic computer skills course is highly recommended
