BIOTECHNOLOGY Learn to link crime scene evidence with a suspect through DNA fingerprinting technology. Help discover treatments for cancer or AIDS using cell transplant/gene therapy. You can be a part of this cutting-edge industry! Montgomery County's nearly 100 biotechnology firms say they will require more than 15,000 technical professionals by the year 2000. Molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microscopy, advanced instrument manufacturing, medical diagnostics, cytogenetics and laboratory automation -- these jobs are expected to grow by 26 percent between now and 2005, with entry-level salaries for A.A.S. holders in the $22,000 range. Imagine your future in the exciting field of Biotechnology!
Sample Tech Prep High School Program BIOTECHNOLOGY Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English English Mathematics (Algebra I) Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Elective Science Biology Biotechnology* Biotechnology Internship* Technology Education Fine Arts Physical Education Health .5 Elective .5 Foreign Language Foreign Language Biotechnology* Biotechnology Internship * Courses articulated between Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools Sample Tech Prep College Program A.A.S. BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN First Year, Montgomery College Second Year, Montgomery College BI107 Principles of Biology (Tech Prep Credit) BT101 Intro to the Laboratory (Tech Prep Credit) BT117 Cell Function and Morphology BI209 General Genetics CH101 Principles of Chemistry I EN101 Techniques of Reading and Writing I BT213 Biotechnology I Nucleic Acid Analysis BT216 Biotechnology Practicum I Mathematics Foundation BI203 Microbiology CA120 Computer Applications I BT204 Immunology Speech Foundation CH102 Principles of Chemistry II CH103 Chemistry for the Health Sciences Chemistry Elective English Foundation Health Foundation Arts or Humanities Distribution BI209 General Genetics BT217 Biotechnology II Protein and Cell Techniques Biotechnology Practicum II Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution Biotechnology Practicum III NOTE: Includes summer sessions Then enter the exciting world of science as a Biotechnology Laboratory Technician! or Continue your education at Hood College as you pursue a Bachelor's or Master's Degree!

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