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 Applied Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6815, send e-mail to fmgay@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
Courses To Be Taken At Wilson CC
| BIO 175 | General Microbiology | 4 | 3 |
BTC 150
| Bioethics | 3 | 3 |
BTC 250
| Principles of Genetics | 3 | 3 |
BTC 285
| Cell Culture | 6 | 4 |
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BTC 288
| Biotechnology Lab Experience | 6 | 2 |
| OR | | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 10 | 1 |
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| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 3 |
ISC 132
| Mfg Quality Control | | 3 |
| ISC 220 | Lean Manufacturing | 4 | 3 |
ISC 278
| cGMP Quality Systems | | 2 |
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| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 3 |
| OR | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 65-67