Bioscience Technology, associate degree
To earn the AAS degree you will first complete a set of basic science courses in biology and chemistry before enrolling in the Bioscience Technology program. Once admitted, you complete a core of technical courses and learn:
- Solution preparation
- Manipulation of DNA and proteins
- Biochemical assays and other analytical procedures
- Preparative purification procedures
- Cell culture
You have flexibility in choosing course electives from among these options to develop your advanced technical skillset or pursue additional theory and training in crossover areas such as microelectronics and technical writing.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Bioscience Technology | 2 years | Limited entry, see how to apply to Bioscience Technology |
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Course listing for the 2025-2026 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 169Z | Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel (BA216A=BA 169Z) 1,Z | 4 |
| or CIS 121 | Information Systems and Programming | |
| BI 112 | Cell Biology for Health Occupations *, 2,Z | 5 |
| or BI 102 | Biology II | |
| or BI 221Z | Principles of Biology: Cells (BI221Z=BI211) | |
| BIT 102 | Current Topics in Bioscience Technology | 2 |
| BIT 105 | Safety in the Bioscience Workplace | 2 |
| BIT 107 | Bioscience Lab Math | 2 |
| BIT 109 | Basic Laboratory Techniques and Instruments | 5 |
| BIT 125 | Quality Systems in Bioscience Technology | 2 |
| BIT 126 | Applied Quality Practice | 3 |
| BIT 181 | Exploring Bioscience | 3 |
| Chemistry requirement (choose one) *, 2 | 5 | |
CH 151 | Preparatory Chemistry | |
CH 104 | Allied Health Chemistry I | |
CH 221Z & CH 227Z | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory Z | |
| WR 121 | Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) 2,Z | 4 |
| Basic Science Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Bioscience Degree Electives 3 | 38 | |
| General Education: 2 courses 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education.
- 1
General Education courses & additional foundation coursework can be completed before or during enrollment in BIT courses.
- 2
Prerequisite coursework (required before enrollment in BIT 105 or higher).
- 3
Bioscience Degree Elective coursework requires a minimum of 20 credits in courses with a BIT prefix.
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
BA 216A and BA 169Z
BI 211 and BI 221Z
CH 221 and CH 221Z
WR 121 and WR 121Z
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