2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 13, 2024  
2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science: Biotechnology, A.S.


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Associate of Science
880-09

Purpose: This program is designed for students who either plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in a science discipline, or for students who plan to enter the workforce as a science laboratory technician.

Program Objectives:  To prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university or to prepare students to enter the workforce as a science laboratory technician.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit level coursework established by the college.

Developmental Requirements: Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level English will be required to select appropriate EDE 10  or ENG 111 /EDE 11*  coursework in consultation with an advisor. Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level math will be required to select appropriate MDE coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Program Notes: Students who intend to transfer should verify specific program requirements with their four-year institution.

A grade of “C” or better must be obtained for a course to transfer.

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