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
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I |
6
| 4 |
| BIO 112 | General Biology II |
6
| 4 |
| BTC 181 | Basic Lab Techniques |
6
| 4 |
| BTC 281 | Bioprocess Techniques |
8
| 4 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
4
| 3 |
| | | | |
| CHM 131 | Introduction to Chemistry |
3
| 3 |
| CHM 131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab |
3
| 1 |
| | OR | | |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I |
6
| 4 |
| | | | |
| CHM 132 | Organic and Biochemistry |
6
| 4 |
| | OR | | |
| CHM 152 | General Chemistry II |
6
| 4 |
| | | | |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I |
5
| 4 |
| | OR | | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
5
| 4 |
Courses To Be Taken At Wilson CC
Total Credit Hours: 65-67