# Biotechnology (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Biology

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20000

### Summary

The Biotechnology program is intended to provide students with an intensive laboratory skills development experience to meet entry-level employment requirements in the biotechnology industry. Topics covered in the program include the fundamental chemical processes common in prokaryotic and eukaryotic biology, chemistry of bio-molecules (proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and lipids), cellular and molecular biology, basic immunology, and classical and molecular genetics with an emphasis on gene expression and genetic engineering. The program courses address skills and techniques common to the biotechnology industry.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Biotechnology Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate proficiency with current scientific lab techniques.
2.  Demonstrate and apply the proper method of scientific notation when creating laboratory reports required for an entry level position in the Biotechnology field.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 24-25 |
| BIOL 131 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 4 |
| or BIOL 107 | General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 132 | Applied Biotechnology I | 4 |
| BIOL 133 | Applied Biotechnology II | 4 |
| BIOL 136 | Quality and Regulatory Practices in Biotechnology | 3 |
| CBTE 140 | Beginning Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| or CBTE 143 | Intermediate Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CHEM 152 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 152L | Introduction to General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| COMS 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |