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The Biotechnology Program is a new curriculum offered at Mayland. This curriculum is a collaborative agreement with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Students can take their first year at Mayland and then transfer into the Biotechnology Program at AB Tech and finish the degree there. There are special requirements to transfer to AB Tech, please see your academic advisor for more information. For more information on the Biotechnology program, please see A-B Tech’s catalog.
Curriculum Description:
The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.
Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician.
Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.
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