Chemical Technology (A.S.), Biomedical Technology Specialization
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: CHASBIO
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 41.0301
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1641030100
This is a specialization of the A.S. Chemical Technology degree.
Refer to the Chemical Technology (A.S.) overview to find information about this degree, including imbedded College Credit Certificates.
Students should work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHML 1045 | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| CHML 1046 | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| or CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | |
| Biomedical Technology Specialization | ||
| BSCC 1011 | General Biology 2 | 4 |
| BSCC 1426 | Introduction to Biotechnology Methods | 4 |
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| Technical Electives | 18 | |
| Note: Courses in the other chemical technology specializations can also be used as technical electives as long as they are not being used to fulfill the specialization requirement. | ||
| Introduction to Biotechnology Methods 2 | ||
| Biological Research | ||
| Chemistry Internship | ||
| Chemical Research | ||
| Principles of Economics 2 (Microeconomics) | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Introduction to Healthcare | ||
| College Trigonometry | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry | ||
| Essentials of Calculus | ||
| Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Microbiology for Health Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Principles of Physics | ||
| General Physics 1 Laboratory | ||
| General Physics 2 Laboratory | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| or CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BSCC 1011 | General Biology 2 | 4 |
| BSCC 1426 | Introduction to Biotechnology Methods | 4 |
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHML 1045 | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHML 1046 | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
- 1
Select 18 credit hours from the Technical Electives list in the Program of Study.
Learning Outcomes
- Produce valid written scientific records
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Manipulate data to construct and interpret appropriate graphs.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Working in a group, explore a scientific topic of interest.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate basic foundational knowledge of scientific and chemical concepts.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Select and utilize appropriate glassware, chemicals, and laboratory equipment to complete a common laboratory task.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Solve Chemical Kinetics or Equilibrium Problems.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, decision-making strategies, and awareness of self-worth, ethics and values.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility