Program Details

The molecular biotechnology program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This program consists of lecture and laboratory courses which will provide the student with broad-based knowledge of biotechnology and ethical issues involved in various aspects of biotechnology, with emphasis on comprehensive training in cellular and molecular biology techniques. This includes DNA isolation and purification, polymerase chain reaction, DNA gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation and cloning, and Western blot analysis.

Required courses:

• Introductory Biology: Molecular and Cellular
• Bioethics
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology I: Introduction to Biotechnology
• Biotechnology II: Molecular Biotechnology
• Biotechnology III: Mammalian Cell Culture
• Seminars in Biotechnology
• General Chemistry I
• General Chemistry II

For more information, select Curriculum in the left-hand menu.

Transfer

The OCC Biotechnology program is an ideal place to start and credits will transfer to a university science program in molecular or cellular biotechnology.