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 111 | English I - College Writing | 3 |
| FS 105 | First Yr Student Sem-Science | 1 |
| MA 127 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| SC 125 | Fund of Gen, Organic & Biochem | 4 |
| SC 141 | Fund of Biology I | 4 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | English II - Intro to Lit | 3 |
| IS 115 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| MA 128 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| SC 106 | Princ of Nanotechnology | 3 |
| | American History Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| EN 171 | Intro to Technical Writing | 3 |
| QA 101 | Quality Assurance I | 3 |
| SC 116 | Conserv & Environment | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SC 258 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| | Arts Selective | 3 |
| SC 130 | Physical Science | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
4th Semester
| EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SC 105 | Microbes in Society | 3 |
| SC 151 | Fundamentals of Genetics | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SC 255 | Genetics | 4 |
| SC 108 | Laboratory 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