Associate in Science
College of Natural Sciences
Biotechnology Laboratory Technology
BIOT-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Natavia Middleton
Dean
(727) 398-8288
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Kyle Knoke
Biotechnology AS Lead Faculty
(727) 341-7148
Program Summary
The Associate of Science in Biotechnology degree serves primarily to directly prepare students for laboratory careers in biotechnology. In addition graduates of this program are eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Biology program.
Florida CIP Code
1341010100 - Biotechnology Laboratory Technology
Federal CIP Code
41.0101 - Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician.
Job Related Opportunities
An AS in biotechnology will prepare graduates to work safely and effectively in laboratories that utilize biotechnology and may lead to a career as a laboratory technician in academic, commercial and associated science laboratories. The degree can also prepare students to enter the BS in Biology program.
Admission Rules
The complete on campus program application includes the following: a. The general college application and the $40 fee for new students at SPC. b. Transcripts from your high school (if no college degree) and any colleges you have attended sent directly to SPC from each school.
Graduation Rules
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
* Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Science Core requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES
College Algebra
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Math Core requirement for this AS degree.
MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
Complete 6 credits
* Completion of CHM 1025 and CHM 1025L will account for a total of 7 credits in major electives.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the <b><u>course</b></u> component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ethics
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.