Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 105065
Are you ready for a fast-paced , hands-on career that will maximize your analytical skills and challenge you every day ? The Laboratory Science Technology Associate of Applied Sciences Degree program blends key theoretical concepts with practical laboratory skills needed for success in a broad range of science careers , including biological , chemical , and environmental industries as well as academic research laboratories . This program has been designed not only to prepare you for immediate employment , but also to transfer smoothly to local universities , allowing you to start your science education at NWTC and continue toward a bachelor ’ s degree and beyond . Courses will focus on experimental design , application of scienti�c principles in analysis of results , accurate documentation processes , fundamentals of quality measurement , and use of industry-standard instrumentation and protocols .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Laboratory Science Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-806-135 College Chemistry 10-506-136 College Chemistry 2 10-804-197 College Algebra & Trig w Apps Semester Total
1 5 5 5 16
With 100 % Employed in Field
Second Semester
10-806-197 Microbiology 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-806-114 General Biology 10-806-154 General Physics 1 10-806-164 General Physics 2 Semester Total
4 3 4 4 4 19
Summer Before Third Semester
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Completed Application High School Transcripts or Equivalents ( For equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted .)
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
10-506-137 Laboratory Intern Experience 10-809-166 Intro to Ethics : Theory & App 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology Semester Total
Third Semester
10-506-138 Experimental Design 10-506-157 Applied Statistics 10-506-160 Organic Chemistry 1 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-506-162 Organic Chemistry 2 Semester Total
Fourth Semester
10-506-159 Cell and Molecular Biology 10-506-170 Experimental Research Capstone 10-801-197 Technical Reporting Semester Total
1 3 3 7
1 4 4 3 4 16
4 2 3 9
Total Credits 67
Synthesize theoretical knowledge and empirical results to build understanding of complex scienti�c processes . Apply the steps of the scienti�c method to solve problems . Design sound laboratory protocols and experiments . Execute common laboratory procedures and measurements with precision , repeatability , and validity . Collect , document , and analyze data from laboratory procedures and report results and conclusions . Model safe , hygienic laboratory practices .
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-506-XXX and 10-806-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Laboratory Science Technology Program . A student must repeat the particular course with a " C " or better �nal grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .
Courses with 10-806-XXX and 10-506-XXX require a �nal grade " C " or better to transfer credit to 4- year institutions . For transfer purposes , students must also meet the accepting 4-year institution requirements to confer the Bachelor degree with the accepting institution ’ s major ( s ). Requirements may include :
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 . Satisfactory completion of the degree credit requirements listed in the Transfer Guide .
Completion of the last 30 credits in residence at the accepting institution . Number of credits may differ depending on the accepting institution .
In addition , the following courses must also be passed with a grade " C " or better : 10-801-136 , English Comp 1
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