SMCCME

The Biotechnology program is intended for students interested in pursuing either employment or an advanced degree in the rapidly growing field of biotechnology. Biotechnology is generally defined as any technique that uses living organisms or parts of organisms to make or modify products. Maine's biotechnology industry is making rapid advances in the fields of recombinant DNA technology.

Students completing this degree will have acquired necessary laboratory skills and theoretical background for either employment or transfer to other four-year colleges or universities like the University of Southern Maine. Career and research opportunities include, but are not limited to, animal sciences, agrigenetics, immunogenetics, pharmaceutics, biomedical technologies, forensics, plus marine and environmental science. 

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively, using the language, concepts and models of biotechnology.
• Use the scientific method to define and solve problems independently and collaboratively.
• Use a wide variety of laboratory techniques with accuracy, precision and safety,
• Accurately interpret scientific information.
• Demonstrate proficient library, mathematical and computer skills in data gathering and analysis.
• Apply scientific concepts to environmental and societal issues.
• Apply their learning in an off-campus professional setting.

Curriculum

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