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Process Operations Technology – Bio-Processing (PRBPO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Washington County Technology Center

Bio-technology generally involves the use of live cells and their molecules to produce useful products. The ethanol and bio-diesel industries are examples where bio-technology is used in the production process. This degree option provides entry-level training in maintaining, monitoring, and controlling equipment and processes used in bio-processing industries.

Graduation Requirements

General education

31.5

Major requirements

41.0

Option requirements

24.5

Total credit hours required

97.0

General education requirements

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Major requirements for Process Operations Technology

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Option requirements for Process Operations Technology – Bio-Processing (24.5 credit hrs.)

BIOS 1500Introduction to Bioprocessing

4.5

BIOS 1500LIntroduction to Bioprocessing Lab

0.0

CHEM 1510Chemistry for Bioindustry I

3.0

CHEM 1510LChemistry for Bioindustry I Lab

0.0

CHEM 1520Chemistry for Bioindustry II

3.0

CHEM 1520LChemistry for Bioindustry II Lab

0.0

PROT 2200Dynamics of Process Control

4.5

PROT 2210Ethanol Process Fundamentals

3.5

Select one of the following groups:

CHEM 1210General Chemistry: Part I

2.0

CHEM 1210LGeneral Chemistry: Part I Lab

0.0

CHEM 1211General Chemistry: Part II

4.0

CHEM 1211LGeneral Chemistry: Part II Lab

0.0

OR

CHEM 1212General Chemistry I: Accelerated

6.0

CHEM 1212LGeneral Chemistry I: Accelerated Lab

0.0

 

 

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.