Biotechnology

The AS degree in Biotechnology provides a strong foundation for transfer to a college (two- or four- year) to complete a BS in Biotechnology. It also prepares students with the foundation in microbiology, molecular and cell biology laboratory skills and soft skills that meet industry standards for employment in biotech industry (e.g. life science technician and biological science technician) and in academic research institutions. Students may petition to use IGETC for STEM majors in place of our local GE requirements. To gain authentic, hands-on research experience, students are recommended to take the BIOL 298 path and conduct the internship (BIOL 50) at a four-year college prior to transfer.

The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will learn skills necessary for a lab technician job; fulfill requirements for transfer to a college with a BS in Biotechnology; master advanced biotechnology laboratory skills and good documentation practices; and acquire work-readiness skills

Associate of Science Program Map

 

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
BIOL 101 or BIOL 112 or BIOL 122 or BIOL 140	General Biology I or Microbiology or Introduction to Biology or Introduction to Biotechnology	4 or 5 or 4 or 4
BIOL 141 or BIOL 298	Applied Biotechnology I with Laboratory or Undergraduate Research in Microbiology and Molecular Biology	4 or 3
BIOL 142	Applied Biotechnology II with Laboratory	4
BIOL 50	Internship in Biological Sciences	4
CHEM 110	Elements of General Chemistry	5
ENGL C1000	Academic Reading and Writing	4
MATH 100	College Algebra	4
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		25-30

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Winter 2024	GCC Catalog 2023-2024
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.