Laboratory Technology (A.A.S.)

HEGIS: 5205

SUNY CODE: 37241

 

The Laboratory Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry level jobs as laboratory technologists.  Students learn how to measure, test, and analyze physical, chemical, and biological properties accurately and according to scientific standards.

 

The goals of this program are to:

  • Teach the fundamental scientific, mathematical, and communication skills needed by laboratory technologists.
  • Prepare students to work in laboratories.

 

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

  • Exhibit competence in laboratory science theory, technology, and communication.
  • Perform basic laboratory procedures, functions, and tests proficiently.

Programs of Study

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111English I - College Writing

3

FS 105First Yr Student Sem-Science

1

MA 127Mathematical Statistics I

3

SC 125Fund of Gen, Organic & Biochem

4

SC 141Fund of Biology I

4

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:16

2nd Semester

EN 112English II - Intro to Lit

3

IS 115Computer Applications I

3

MA 128Mathematical Statistics II

3

SC 106Princ of Nanotechnology

3

American History Selective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

2nd Year

3rd Semester

EN 171Intro to Technical Writing

3

QA 101Quality Assurance I

3

SC 116Conserv & Environment

3

OR

SC 258Environmental Science

4

Arts Selective

3

SC 130Physical Science

3

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:16-17

4th Semester

EN 225Public Speaking

3

SC 105Microbes in Society

3

SC 151Fundamentals of Genetics

3

OR

SC 255Genetics

4

SC 108Laboratory Protocols

4

Social Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Total Credit Hours: 63

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program have the knowledge, skill, and ability to work productively as entry-level laboratory technologists in a variety of commercial and industrial fields, including health care, research, environmental protection, food and beverage, agriculture, and manufacturing.

For further information, contact the Business, Health, Science and Technology Division at (315)866-0300 or Toll Free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8230.

 

THIS PROGRAM COMPLIES WITH THE STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT