Laboratory Technology A.A.S.
The Laboratory Technology program offers the opportunity for students to explore career options available in laboratory science and to develop the skills critical to successful employment in this field.
The goals of this program are to:
- enable students to develop basic math and technical writing skills along with base knowledge and understanding of common laboratory protocols; and
- prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities in the field of laboratory science.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- exhibit basic mastery of skills and knowledge used in laboratory science; and
- successfully gain employment in a position within a laboratory setting.
Career Opportunities:
- Industry Laboratories
- Research Laboratories
- University Laboratories
1st Year
1st Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
EN 111 | English I | 3 |
FS 105 | First-Year Student Seminar-Science | 1 |
MA 127 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
SC 125 | Fund. of General, Organic, and Biochemistry | 4 |
SC 141 | Fundamentals of Biology I | 4 |
Physical Education Activity | 1 | |
Total | 16 |
2nd Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
EN 112 | English II | 3 |
IS 115 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
MA 128 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
SC 106 | Principles of Nanotechnology | 3 |
American History Selective | 3 | |
Total | 15 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
EN 171 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
QA 101 | Quality Assurance I | 3 |
SC 116 | Conservation & the Environment OR | |
SC 258 | Environmental Science | 3/4 |
SC 130 | Physical Science | 3 |
Arts Selective | 3 | |
Physical Education Activity | 1 | |
Total | 16/17 |
4th Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
SC 105 | Microbes in Society | 3 |
SC 151 | Fundamentals of Genetics OR | |
SC 108 | Laboratory Protocols | 4 |
SC 255 | Genetics | 3/4 |
Social Science Selective | 3 | |
Total | 16/17 |
63 Credits
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