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Technicians may work in the areas of laboratory research, product development, quality control, manufacturing and testing. Specific career opportunities could require skills related to genetic engineering of plants or microorganisms, gene therapy to correct human health problems, DNA fingerprinting, vaccine development or production of food, drugs and other consumer products.  The program is structured to allow students to develop marketable job skills while incorporating the requirements for a two-year liberal arts degree. Most of the credits will transfer to four-year institutions. The program includes many lab-based courses, which enable students to apply what they learn in chemistry, math and statistics, biology, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology. Specific skills such as written and oral communications, critical thinking, problem-solving, computer skills and small group collaboration are an integral part of the program. Students participate in internships in cooperation with potential employers.  Students planning to transfer to a four-year program after completion of this program should take CHM 165 and 175 instead of CHM 122 and 132. CHM 263 and 273 may also be taken depending on the program being considered. In addition, many four-year programs will require calculus (MAT 211 and/or 217) and physics (PHY 213 and 223), which can be taken at DMACC. Additional credit hours in humanities and the social sciences may also be helpful. Please check with the Biotechnology program chairperson or an advisor for additional assistance.  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