ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College
BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION:
In the past several years, technological advances have changed the processes and equipment used
in a growing number of technical fields. Today's workforce is confronted with diverse and
complex technical concepts and equipment and must have a broad understanding of the
comprehensive principles that govern the behavior of the systems and subsystems that make up the
work environment.
The College Tech Prep Program is a partnership between Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
and Montgomery College (MC). This program provides a rigorous, relevant curriculum for students
who wish to explore or prepare for technical careers.
Administration, curriculum coordinators, and the respective faculties of both institutions have
examined the course competencies and content taught at both institutions in Biotechnology
and have agreed to: Develop, for the maximum benefit of students, an articulated program
Biotechnology to prepare students for degrees or certificates in the applicable programs listed
in the chart below.
CERTIFICATION:
Students who wish to enter Montgomery College will present an official high school transcript
attached to a completed Articulation Agreement Credit Award Form verifying successful
completion of the articulated courses with a grade of B or better to the Montgomery College
Admissions and Records Office. To receive credit, students must enroll at Montgomery College
within two years of completion of an articulated program with MCPS. Credit will be transferred
upon admission into Montgomery College in an applicable program.
| MCPS PROGRAM |
APPLICABLE MC PROGRAM |
| Biotechnologies |
Biotechnology Laboratory Technician, A.A.S. |
| MCPS COURSES |
CORRESPONDING MC COURSES |
| 3636A Biotechnology (.5 credit) and |
BI107 Principles of Biology (4 credits) and
BT101 Intro to the Laboratory (1 credit) |
| 3637B Biotechnology (.5 credit) and |
| 5130A Biotechnology (1 credit) and |
| 5131B Biotechnology (1 credit) |
| 3521A Internship Science (DP 1 credit) (optional) and |
BT216 Biotechnology Practicum I
(2 credits) |
| 3522B Internship Science (DP 1 credit) (optional) |
| NOTE: DP = double period |
OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
IMPLEMENTATION:
To implement this agreement, the participating institutions agree to:
Offer approved Montgomery County Public Schools courses during grades nine through twelve in
mathematics, science, and technology that include prerequisite skills and content for courses
offered in the Montgomery College curriculum in Biotechnology. Students should be encouraged
to pursue a challenging academic program in grades nine through twelve. Students may be
required to take developmental courses in English, Reading, and Mathematics before moving on
to the next level course in their chosen Montgomery College program.
Upon completion of the specific MCPS technical courses outlined in this Agreement, students
may receive college credit when they enter Montgomery College's Biotechnology Laboratory
Technician A.A.S. degree program.
Jointly develop promotional materials to describe the program to students, staff, faculties,
parents, and the community.
Jointly develop and implement a procedure to monitor, evaluate, and assess the effectiveness
of the program.
Communicate this agreement to all concerned, including counselors, faculty, students and
parents.
Designate one MCPS administrator and one MC representative with responsibility for
coordinating and supervising the agreement.
Review the agreement annually and coordinate any curricular changes that may affect the
agreement.
THIS AGREEMENT, having been formulated by the responsible faculties and administrative personnel
of the Montgomery County Public Schools, and Montgomery College, and having been certified by
the chief academic officers of both institutions, is herewith agreed to for implementation
beginning with the Spring Semester of 2000.
Jerry D. Weast, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools
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Charlene Nunley, Ph.D.
President
Montgomery College
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