Biotechnology: Biological Sciences Option to Biological Sciences (B.A.)
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from University of Delaware.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Biotechnology: Biological Sciences Option offers students a theoretical and practical education in various aspects of biology and chemistry that can be applied to diverse careers in the medical, environmental, industrial, and agricultural fields. Standard techniques used in science laboratories are covered, and special emphasis is placed on science and math instruction to prepare students for upper-level course work. The University of Delaware's B.A. in Biological Sciences curriculum helps students develop an understanding of principles governing biological processes that span a continuum from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems. This major provides a foundation for advanced study of biology at the graduate level, for further training in such areas as the health professions, environmental science, law, biomedical ethics, genetic counseling, journalism, and public health, for teaching middle and/or high school biology, and for a wide array of career opportunities.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Biotechnology: Biological Sciences Option (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 150 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHM 150 | Chemical Principles I | 5 |
| MAT 193 | Reasoning with Functions II | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| 17 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 151 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 250 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM 151 | Chemical Principles II | 5 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II**** | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 262 | Genetics | 4 |
| XXX XXX | Science Elective** | 2/5 |
| CHM 240 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHY 205 | General Physics I | 4 |
| XXX XXX | Social Science Elective *** FOR TRANSFER TO UD: Do not choose CLT110 | 3 |
| 17/20 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 263 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHM 241 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| XXX XXX | Science Elective ** FOR TRANSFER TO UD: Choose PHY 206 | 2/5 |
| XXX XXX | Social Science Elective *** FOR TRANSFER TO UD: Do Not Choose CLT 110 | 3 |
| 13/16 | ||
Biological Sciences (B.A.) (Bachelor's Degree - University of Delaware)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 221 | Calculus I or | 3 |
| MATH 241 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus A | 4 |
| XXXX XXX | College Breadth in Group C | 3 |
| BISC 3XX | Biology 300-level or higher | 3-4 |
| XXXX XXX | Foreign language I or Free Elective | 3-4 |
| 12-15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 403 | Genetics | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Foreign Language II or Free elective | 3-4 |
| STAT 200 | Statistics | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | University/College Breadth in Group A or B (muliticultural requirement)* | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | University/College Breadth in Group A or B* | 3 |
| 15-16 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BISC XXX | Investigative laboratory | 3-4 |
| BISC 3XX | Biology 300-level or higher elective (depending on progress to BISC 33 credits) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | College Breadth in Group A or B (second writing requirement)**** | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | College Breadth in Group A or B | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Foreign Language III or Free elective | 3-4 |
| 15-17 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BISC XXX | Biology literature-based course | 3-4 |
| XXXX XXXX | College Breadth in Group A or B | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | College Breadth in Group A or B | 3 |
| BISC XXX | Captstone - (can be BISC) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Free elective - as needed to reach 124 credit minimum | 0-1 |
| 12-13 | ||
** Choose from the following Science electives: CHM 250, CHM 251, CHM 265, PHY 206, SCI 130, RES 150+RES 200+RES 250
*** Choose from the following Social Science Electives: ECO 111, ECO 122, POL 111, PSY 121, SOC 111, CLT 110
**** Students who successfully complete and transfer credit for both ENGL 101/102 and earn an associate degree from DTCC will be granted an exemption for ENGL 110. This exemption will be posted to the student record upon receipt of a final, official transcript. Note: grades of C or better are required to transfer credit to the University of Delaware.
* University/College Breadth - Students should choose courses from the University Breadth lists that also satisfy College Breadth requirements.
The Bachelor of Arts program in Biological Sciences requires a minimum of 124 credits including 33cr in Biological Sciences (BISC). Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1303
Georgetown: (302) 259-6605
Newark: (302) 453-3784
University of Delaware
Salil Lachke salil@udel.edu; Newark, DE: (302) 831-3040