Biotechnology

A20100

Biotechnology is offered through an Instructional Service Agreement with Wilson Community College.

Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

This curriculum prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings.

Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes topics such as fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, biologic synthesis, assaying and testing, quality control, industrial microbiology, bioprocessing, chromatography and bioseparation, genetic technology, laboratory and hazardous materials safety, and computer applications.

Graduates should be qualified for employment in various biotechnology-related laboratory and manufacturing areas of industry and government, including research and development, QA, QC, process technicians, sales, and customer service.

Degree Awarded

An Associate in Applied Science Degree-Biotechnology is awarded by Wilson Community College upon completion of this program.

Gainful Employment Information

  • Does Program Lead to Licensure/Certification? No   
  • Is Licensure/Certification Required for Employment?  No 
  • Name of Licensure/Certification - N/A
  • Name of Licensure/Certification Agency - N/A

Projected Program Cost

Books                      $90.00
Equipment/Tools                        $0
Supplies/Other                $0
Tuition & Fees                              $2,294.00
Test Fees                              $0
Total Program Cost                   $2,384.00

 

Note

Wilson Community College is the degree-granting institution.

For More Information

The Biotechnology program is in the Arts and Sciences (College Transfer) Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6855, send e-mail to rgb@waynecc.edu, or visit us at our website at www.waynecc.edu

Program information contact at Wilson Community College:  Biotechnology Program Coordinator - Stephanie Winstead, Telephone:  (252) 246-1207, email:  swinstead@wilsoncc.edu, or visit them at their website at www.wilsoncc.edu.

 

Courses That Can Be Taken At Wayne CC

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

BIO 111General Biology I
6

4

BIO 112General Biology II
6

4

BTC 181Basic Lab Techniques
6

4

BTC 281Bioprocess Techniques
8

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3

 

CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry
3

3

CHM 131AIntroduction to Chemistry Lab
3

1

OR

CHM 151General Chemistry I
6

4

 

CHM 132Organic and Biochemistry
6

4

OR

CHM 152General Chemistry II
6

4

 

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
4

3

OR

MAT 152Statistical Methods I
5

4

OR

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
5

4

Courses To Be Taken At Wilson CC

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BIO 175General Microbiology
4

3

BTC 150Bioethics
3

3

BTC 250Principles of Genetics
3

3

BTC 285Cell Culture
6

4

 

BTC 288Biotechnology Lab Experience
6

2

OR

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

 

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3

3

ISC 132Mfg Quality Control

3

ISC 220Lean Manufacturing
4

3

ISC 278cGMP Quality Systems

2

 

PSY 150General Psychology
3

3

OR

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3

3

Total Credit Hours: 65-67