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2026-2027 Catalog

Biotechnology Associate in Science (BITAS)

Location(s): Elkhorn Valley Campus

Award: Associate in Science Degree

Academic Focus Area: Transfer

 

The Biotechnology Associate in Science degree program provides students with the practical knowledge of bioprocessing, biomanufacturing, and quality assurance including a core set of science and laboratory skills that enable them to be prepared for employment in the biotechnology industry. The program provides hands-on skill training, includes training in molecular biology techniques, and provides an opportunity to intern at a local biotech company. The program focuses on preparing students for a career in biotechnology or continuing their studies at a four-year institution.

 

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 90.5 - 92.0
 

 

 

Links to Additional Resources

 

Major Requirements - 46.5 - 47.0 credits

Elective - 4.5 credits

Select 1 course from the following:

General Education Course Recommendations for this Program

  • Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness: PHIL 1100 or COMS 1220
  • Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy: HMRL 1010

 

Associate in Science General Education Requirements - 37.5 credits

Students may not use the same course to satisy more than one degree requirement.

*To optimize credit transfer, please select general education course options for Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness from the Transfer Course  list and consult with your MCC advisor and an advisor at the institution you are planning to transfer to for more specific requirements. 

Communication

3 courses     13.5 - 15.0 credits

 

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credits

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 course needed     4.5 credit hours

Select 1 Humanities or 1 Social Sciences course from the Transfer Course options in the current course catalog.

OR

Scientific Inquiry

2 Courses needed  10.5 credit hours minimum

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course needed    4.5

Select one of the following courses.

 

 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

1) Describe the application of using living organisms and cell culturing (upstream and downstream processes) to the production of biologically important or industrially useful products.
2) Use technical knowledge to perform basic hands-on laboratory skills common to biotechnology, bioprocessing, and biomanufacturing.
3) Apply standard techniques related to good documentation practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and standard operating procedures (SOP).
4) Demonstrate ability to use standard biotechnology equipment and instruments in performing basic biotechnology laboratory procedures.
5) Apply knowledge gained about the regulatory environment in the biotechnology industry, inspections, and audits to the job as an entry-level technician.
6) Define and explain the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of data analysis, problem-solving, and scientific communication related to the biotech industry.