Biotechnology Specialization - Applied Health Sciences, Bachelor of Applied Science
Previous Degree Required: AS/AA
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HSBSBIOT
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
Students can only select one major and one specialization. Students may receive a specific A.S./B.A.S. degree only one time. While students may take courses from multiple specializations, however, the degree will be awarded only once.
Admissions requirements: (There are no additional admissions requirements for this specialization.)
Other: Students wishing to enter the Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Science field should complete the Medical Laboratory Technology AS degree prior to beginning this program. This program is most appropriate for students with an AS degree in Chemical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technology, or AA students with a strong focus in Chemistry or Biotechnology. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| Applied Health Science - Core Courses | ||
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| Biotechnology Science Major Courses | 36 | |
| Laboratory Animals and the IACUC | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ||
| Biochemical Methods | ||
| Methods and Applications in Biotechnology 2 | ||
| Quality Assurance for the Biomedical Sciences Laboratory | ||
| Capstone: Case Studies in Biomedical Science 1 | ||
or HSC 4851 | Health Sciences Internship | |
| Quantitative Biomedical Laboratory Methods | ||
| Quantitative Biomedical Laboratory Instrumentation | ||
| Biology of Microorganisms | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Biotechnology Electives | ||
| Select 18 credit hours from the following: | 18 | |
| Principles of Animal Nutrition | ||
| Individual Mentored Research in Animal Science | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science | ||
| Nanotechnology | ||
| Bioinformatics | ||
| Principles of Pharmacology | ||
| Individual Mentored Research in Biology/Biotechnology | ||
| Healthcare Risk Management | ||
| Community Health | ||
| Health and Medical Terminology | ||
| Transcultural Biomedical Science - Study Abroad | ||
| Healthcare Leadership | ||
| Medical Disaster Management | ||
| Bacterial and Viral Pathogenesis | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Biology of Cancer | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Science and Public Health | ||
| Individual Mentored Research in Zoology | ||
| Comparative Parasitology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Biotechnology Support Courses | ||
| Students may select up to 8 credits from the following Support Courses as part of their 18 Biotechnology electives. | ||
| General Biology 2 | ||
| Introduction to Biotechnology Methods | ||
| Introduction to Biotechnology Methods 2 | ||
| General Chemistry 1 | ||
| General Chemistry 2 | ||
| Organic Chemistry 1 | ||
| Organic Chemistry 2 | ||
| General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| General Physics 1 | ||
| General Physics 2 | ||
| General Physics 1 Laboratory | ||
| General Physics 2 Laboratory | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes: Biomedical Science / Biotechnology Science BAS Specializations
- Analyze biological processes at all levels of organization: molecular, cellular and microbial, organismal, population, and ecosystem.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Write a technical biological/bio-medical paper.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Explain the importance of unifying concepts in biology, including cell theory, genetics and evolution.
- Supports Core Ability: Think critically and solve problems
- Apply laboratory skills in support of bio-medical systems.
- Supports Core Ability: Process information
- Evaluate historical developments and research in the biological and bio-medical sciences.
- Supports Core Ability: Think critically and solve problems
- Analyze data and scientific literature.
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate effectively
- Apply scientific methods in laboratory-based and field-based inquiry.
- Supports Core Ability: Process information
- Characterize awareness of professional, ethical and global issues in a diverse society.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical & Civic Responsibility