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  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "STEM",
  "id": "research-laboratory-technology-associate-of-science",
  "name": "Research Laboratory Technology",
  "award": "A.S. Degree",
  "department": "stem-stem-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/research-laboratory-technology-associate-of-science-summer-2025",
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      "markdown": "#### Research Laboratory Technology Associate of Science\n\nThis program will provide a foundation in science theory and practice for students to later receive training leading to technician careers in chemical, biological, and environmental testing and compliance; and to prepare students for emerging opportunities in sustainable energy careers. The program will accomplish this by serving as the first two years of the Baccalaureate Degree in Research Laboratory Technology which prepares students to work with modern qualitative and quantitative sample analyses; “good lab practice” and laboratory maintenance; documentation skills for OSHA and other laboratory regulations and standards; and computer systems for program management and reporting. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of Science degree.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply logical quantitative and qualitative reasoning in solving problems.\n\n-   2\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate how to use laboratory techniques in biology and general chemistry.\n\n-   3\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to present experimental results and communicate demonstrable quantitative or qualitative limitations of the laboratory experiment.\n\n-   4\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply basic principles of laboratory safety and/or regulatory guidance on occupational safety when working in a laboratory environment.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "text": "Research Laboratory Technology Associate of Science: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "36-37"
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core courses: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "27-27.5"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM B2A",
          "title": "Intro General Chemistry",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM B1A",
          "title": "General Chemistry I",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM B1B",
          "title": "General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL B3B",
          "title": "General Biology II",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Precalculus I",
          "units": "4-4.5"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH B1A",
          "title": "Precalculus I",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH B1AL",
          "title": "Precalculus I with Lab",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH B1B",
          "title": "Precalculus II",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A",
          "units": "9-9.5"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL B3A",
          "title": "General Biology I",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL B8",
          "title": "Intro to Environmental Science",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL B16",
          "title": "General Microbiology",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENER B22",
          "title": "Energy Science",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FDST B3",
          "title": "Principles of Food Science",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Geology: Complete the following number of rules: 3-4",
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          "code": "GEOL B10",
          "title": "Introduction to Geology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL B10L",
          "title": "Introduction to Geology Laboratory",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "comment",
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          "indent": false
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        {
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          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Physics",
          "units": "4"
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          "code": "PHYS B2A",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS B4A",
          "title": "Mechanics and Wave Motion",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Statistics",
          "units": "4-4.5"
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "STAT C1000",
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          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "STAT C1000E",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics",
          "units": "4.5",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOIL B1",
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          "indent": false
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