Biotechnology, Associate in Applied Science
Florissant Valley
The Associates in Applied Science in Biotechnology offers students specialized training for employment as biotechnicians engaged in Research and Development, Quality Control, Biomanufacturing, and Bioprocessing. All students in this field of study are required to complete the core biotechnology/science courses. Specialization is offered from the second through the fourth semester course work by allowing individualized selection of Advanced Topics in Biotechnology. The completion of this program provides the knowledge and hands on skills necessary to work in a life science research laboratory/workplace.
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At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- describe detailed experimental procedures and clearly explain results and conclusions.
- maintain a laboratory notebook that follows Good Documentation Practices from which data analysis, project decisions, and successive experimental designs are readily derived or achieved.
- use the foundational concepts of molecular and cellular biology focusing on information flow from DNA to protein and inheritance of genetic information from parent to offspring, to the application of recombinant DNA technology techniques.
- use good laboratory practices including but not limited to timely documentation of experiments, maintenance of an organized and clean workspace, and use of proper Personal Protective Equipment.
- demonstrate growth in personal and professional responsibility including the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
- design experiments using basic molecular biology methodologies with proper controls and anticipated results defined.
- perform experiments using basic molecular biology methodologies such as separation of macromolecules through electrophoretic techniques, polymerase chain reaction, cell culture, recombinant DNA techniques, and protein expression/purification.
- analyze results of experiments using critical thinking skills to troubleshoot technological issues and identify sources of error in laboratory settings.
- identify and summarize scientific information derived from peer-reviewed journals.
- identify recent discoveries and determine significant contributions in the fields of biotechnology.
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 |
| MTH 160 | Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) (or MTH 160S) | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 |
| CHM 105 | General Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) | 5 |
| BIO 140 | Principles of Biology I (MOTR BIOL 150L) | 5 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| BIO 157 | Good Laboratory Practices, Compliance, and Bioinformatic Principles | 3 |
| BIO 104 | Basic Laboratory Methods for Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIO 152 | Quantitative Methods in Biotechnology | 2 |
| BIO 228 | Research and Presentation Skills for the Life Sciences | 2 |
| BIO 218 | Microbiology for Biotechnology | 4 |
| BIO 219 | Biotechnology I | 5 |
| BIO 220 | Biotechnology II | 5 |
| BIO 221 | Workplace Learning: Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIO 226 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology (three sections required) | 3 |
| BIO 226 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology (three sections required) | 3 |
| BIO 226 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology (three sections required) | 3 |
| CHM 106 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2023, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| MTH 160 | Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) | 3 | MTH 140 (or MTH 140S) with a grade of "C" or better or satisfactory score on placement test, and Reading Proficiency | |
| CHM 105 | General Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) | 5 | MTH 140 (or MTH 140S or at least one and a half years of high school algebra) and CHM 101 with a minimum grade of "C" or one year of high school chemistry, and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 140 | Principles of Biology I (MOTR BIOL 150L) | 5 | MTH 140 or MTH 140S or MTH 160S with a minimum grade of "C" or placement into MTH 160, and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| BIO 152 | Quantitative Methods in Biotechnology | 2 | MTH 140 (or MTH 140S) with a minimum grade of "C" and CHM 101 with a minimum grade of "C" or CHM 105 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| CHM 106 | General Chemistry II | 5 | CHM 105 and (MTH 160 or MTH 160A or MTH 160B or MTH 160C or MTH 160S) with minimum grades of "C" or test in MTH 170 or higher on the Math placement test and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 104 | Basic Laboratory Methods for Biotechnology | 3 | Placement into MTH 140 or higher or completion of MTH 140S with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading Proficiency | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 | |||
| Credit Hours | 13 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| BIO 157 | Good Laboratory Practices, Compliance, and Bioinformatic Principles | 3 | BIO 104 or BIO 111 or BIO 124 or BIO 140 or BIO 207 or BIO 225 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 218 | Microbiology for Biotechnology | 4 | BIO 140 with a minimum grade of "C", CHM 105 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 219 | Biotechnology I | 5 | BIO 104, BIO 140, BIO 152, GE 101, all with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 226 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology | 3 | Concurrent or prior enrollment in BIO 219 with a minimum grade of "C" or consent of the program coordinator or department chair, and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| BIO 220 | Biotechnology II | 5 | BIO 219 with a minimum grade of "C" or consent of the instructor and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 226 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology | 3 | Concurrent or prior enrollment in BIO 219 with a minimum grade of "C" or consent of the program coordinator or department chair, and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 226 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology | 3 | Concurrent or prior enrollment in BIO 219 with a minimum grade of "C" or consent of the program coordinator or department chair, and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 228 | Research and Presentation Skills for the Life Sciences | 2 | Entry into this course must be approved by the program coordinator, and Reading Proficiency | |
| BIO 221 | Workplace Learning: Biotechnology | 3 | Concurrent or prior enrollment in BIO 220 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |||