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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.)

Courses

BIOS 1500Introduction to Bioprocessing

4.5

CHEM 1210General Chemistry: Part I

2.0

CHEM 1211General Chemistry: Part II

4.0

OR

CHEM 1212General Chemistry I: Accelerated

6.0

CHEM 1510Chemistry for Bioindustry I

3.0

CHEM 1520Chemistry for Bioindustry II

3.0

PROT 2200Dynamics of Process Control

4.5

PROT 2210Ethanol Process Fundamentals

3.5

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.