Biotechnology Laboratory Sciences Pathway (part-time)

Associate in Science Degree

Meta-Major: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Specialization: Biotechnology Laboratory Sciences

Catalog: 2025 - 2026

Sample Term-by-Term Plan | Part-Time (6-9 credits)

Introductory Coursework

Courses	Credits

Term 1

Courses	Credits
ENC 1101  Freshman Composition I*+	3
MAT 1033C Intermediate Algebra*+	3

Term 2

Courses	Credits
ENC 1102 Freshman Composition II*+	3
MAC 1105 College Algebra*+	3
BSC 1421C Introduction to Biotechnology	4

Term 3

Courses	Credits
CHM 1025C Introduction to General Chem*+	4
BSC 1010C General Biology I*+	4
Humanities Core	3

Term 4

Courses	Credits
CHM 1045C Gen Chem w/ Qual Analy I*+	4
SPC 1608 – Fundamentals of Speech+ or SPC 1017 – Interpersonal Communication+	3
STA 2023 Statistical Methods*+	3

Term 5

Courses	Credits
BSC 2426C Biotechnology Methods I*Δ	4
CHM 1046C Gen Chem w/ Qual Analy II*+	4
POS 2041 - U.S. Government+ or AMH 2010 - U.S. History to 1877+ or AMH 2020 - U.S. History 1877 to Present+	3

Term 6

Courses	Credits
BSC 2427C Biotechnology Methods II*Δ	4
MCB 2010C Microbiology*+	4

Term 7

Courses	Credits
BSC 2423C Protein Biotech & Cell Culture*Δ	4
BSC 2941Internship Exploration in Biology* or CGS 2650 Social Networking for Job Search OR SLS 1301 Career Development	1

Pathway-Specific Information

• Starting your math sequence higher than MAT 1033C will save time, money, and elective space; prepare and test for math level placement
• Some students can bypass CHM 1025C with successful completion of 1 year of high school chemistry. See a Student Success Coach
• Students may also start this program in a Spring or Summer However, students are highly encouraged to meet with aStudent Success Coach in their first semester to discuss academic planning.
• This program is based on the Lake Nona The advanced biotechnology courses (BSC 2426C, BSC 2427C, BSC 2423C) are only offered during specific semesters at Lake Nona and must be taken in sequence starting in Fall of an academic year. Please see a Student Success Coach within first semester to ensure all necessary pre-requisites are complete prior to BSC 2426C registration.
• Internship: Students must earn 2 credits (160 hours) in BSC 2941 Internship Exploration in See Internship and Workforce Services office for application one term prior to registration: https://valenciacollege.edu/students/internship/

Program Electives

• ETI 1110   Introduction to Quality Assurance 

• CGS 2100C Computer Fundamentals and Applications

• COP 1000C  Introduction to Programming Concepts

• GEB 1011  Introduction to Business 

• MAC 2311    Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 

• ENC 1210   Technical Communication

• PHI 2600    Ethics and Critical Thinking

• PLS 1010C    Introduction to Plant Science
• HSC 1004    Introduction to Health Professions

Science Elective - Choose one of the following:

• BSC 1011C  General Biology II 

• BSC 2085C   Human Anatomy and Physiology I 

• PHY 2048C   General Physics with Calculus I 

• PHY 2053C   General Physics I 

• CHM 2210C   Organic Chemistry I

• BOT 2010C   Botany

 

General Education Course Requirements

Courses listed below are 3 credit hours each unless otherwise stated.

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Communications Requirements

These courses need to be completed with a C or higher.

• ENC 1101 – Freshman Composition I*+

Humanities Core (3 Credits)

Select one of the following Humanities courses.

• ARH 1000 – Art Appreciation
• HUM 1020 – Introduction to Humanities
• LIT 1000 – Introduction to Literature
• MUL 1010 – Music Appreciation
• PHI 2010 – Philosophy
• THE 1000 – Introduction to Theater

Math Core (3 Credits)

These courses need to be completed with a C or higher.

Select one course from core

• MAC 1105 – College Algebra*+
• MGF 1130 – Mathematical Thinking*+
• MAC 2311 – Calculus with Analytic Geometry I*+ (4 Credits)
• STA 2023 – Statistical Methods*+

Science Core (3 Credits)

Select one of the following Science courses.

• AST 1002 – Astronomy
• BSC 1005 – Biological Science
• BSC 1005L – Lab in Applied Biology (1 credit)
• BSC 1005C – Biological Science Combined w/ Lab (4 credits)
• BSC 1010C – General Biology I (4 credits)
• BSC 2085C – Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• CHM 1020 – Chemistry in Everyday Life
• CHM 1045C – General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis I* (4 credits)
• ESC 1000 – Earth Science
• EVR 1001 – Introduction to Environmental Science
• GLY 2010C – Physical Geology (4 credits)
• OCE 1001 – Introduction to Oceanography
• PHY 1020 – Conceptual Physics*
• PHY 2048C – General Physics with Calculus I* (4 credits)
• PHY 2053C – College Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry* (4 credits)

Social Sciences (3 Credits)

Select one of the following Social Science Courses. These courses need to be completed with a C or higher.

• AMH 2010 – U.S. History to 1877+
• AMH 2020 – U.S. History 1877 to Present+
• POS 2041 – U.S. Government+

Financial Aid Notice

Federal Financial Aid will only pay for courses for the required Associate in Science Degree. Work closely with your assigned Student Success Coach to verify the degree on your record and to develop a customized plan that includes the required classes each term.

Career ready? Let's check!

• Resume and Cover Letter
• Employment Readiness
• Practice Interview and Job Shadowing
• Internships