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Laboratory Science Technology Biological Science Emphasis - Associate Degree

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 scientific principles in analysis of results , accurate documentation processes , fundamentals of quality measurement , and use of industry-standard instrumentation and protocols .

Delivery

Day Full-time Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 11,480 , Books : $ 281 , Supplies : $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,761

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

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 .

Program Outcomes

Synthesize theoretical knowledge and empirical results to build understanding of complex scientific processes . Apply the steps of the scientific 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

Students following the study plan below will complete the Laboratory Science Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101 - College 101 1 10806154 - General Physics 1 4

Semester Total 14

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10806135 - College Chemistry 5

Full Semester 10806197 - Microbiology 4

Semester Total 21

Semester Total 7

Third Semester 8 Week 1

10506157 - Applied Statistics 4 10506160 - Organic Chemistry 1 4

Full Semester 10506138 - Experimental Design 1

Semester Total 16

Fourth Semester 8 Week 2 10801197 - Technical Reporting 3

Semester Total 9

Total Credits 67

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 final 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 final 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 :

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