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Agricultural Biotechnology A.A.S. (A20100A)

Location(s): Carrington-Scott Campus (Graham Campus)


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Program Description

The Agricultural Biotechnology curriculum focuses on the application of molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics to the study of biomolecular structures, functions, and processes specific to plants and plant substances. Potential course work includes instruction in the biochemistry of plant cells, nuclear-cytoplasmic interactions, molecular cytostructures, photosynthesis, plant molecular genetics, and the molecular biology of plant diseases.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

  • Graduates of this program should be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory skills and documentation compliance.

  • Exhibit ability to plan effectively a production schedule

  • Demonstrate the ability to make improvements that impact plant growth

  • Demonstrate performance by adherence to protocols following prescriptive directions for making a product

First Year


Semester Total: 21 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 15 Credit Hour(s)


Spring 2nd Semester


Semester Total: 20-23 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 15 Credit Hour(s)


Summer 3rd Semester


Semester Total: 3 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 3 Credit Hour(s)


Second Year


Fall 4th Semester


Semester Total: 21 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 16 Credit Hour(s)


Spring 5th Semester


Semester Total: 17 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 15 Credit Hour(s)


Summer 6th Semester


Semester Total: 6-20 Contact Hour(s)


Semester Total: 2 Credit Hour(s)


Total: 90-107 Contact Hour(s)


Total: 65-68 Credit Hour(s)


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