Biotechnology, Associate of Science

Upon successful completion of this program, the students will be able to:

1. Communication: Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills in interactions with laboratory personnel, staff, and other members of the scientific community.
2. Quality Control: Demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures, keep accurate records, and perform equipment validation and maintenance.
3. Safety: Demonstrate an understanding of basic laboratory safety and the handling and disposal of radioactive, biological, and chemical wastes.
4. Nucleic Acids: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic properties of nucleic acids, as well as, techniques used to isolate, purify, and analyze these molecules.
5. Proteins: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic properties of proteins, as well as, techniques used to isolate, purify, and analyze these molecules.
6. Computer Skills: Demonstrate command of basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, as well as, basic bioinformatics skills used to perform literature searches, and characterization of nucleic acids and proteins.