Biotechnology Fundamentals, CSC XLR8 STEM

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ACADEMIC PLAN: 221-149-01

CIP CODE: 41.0101

AWARD: Career Studies Certificate

LENGTH: 1 year

Purpose:

This program is designed to introduce students to biotechnology and health sciences career fields. In class knowledge is balanced with practical, hands-on training, and an internship. Upon completion of this program, the student will gain knowledge and entry-level skills that will prepare them for employment in related fields, or further study.

This curriculum is available to XLR8 STEM Academy students only.

Admissions Requirements:

Dual enrollment is restricted to high school juniors and seniors and home school students studying at the high school junior or senior levels. Home school students must also provide a copy of a home school agreement approved by the school district or a letter from the local school board or a copy of the letter filed by the parent or legal guardian declaring home school. Documentation of parental permission is required for all dual enrollment students.

All students admitted under this section must demonstrate readiness for college by meeting the placement criteria.

Program Requirements:

All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation.

Courses:

The Program Pathway for Biotechnology Fundamentals CSC is a resource for students that lists the following items:

The recommended order in which to take the program courses
Suggested course when more than one option exists
If the course has a prerequisite
Courses that my lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

Please Complete Program Requirements in the Order Listed:

HLT 143 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3
BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 ¹
MTH 261 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 3 ²
HLT 190 - Coordinated Internship Credits: 1
ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I Credits: 4
MTH 162 - PreCalculus II Credits: 3 ²
BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

Total Program Credits: 22

¹BIO 141 has a developmental course pre-requisite of NAS 2. Students can takeNAS 2 , take the NAS 2 challenge exam, or take BIO 101 . See your counselor for details. Dual enrollment students should talk to their high school guidance office or program director.

²Students with sufficient placement scores may enroll in a higher-level math sequence in lieu of MTH 261 -MTH 162 .