Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
 
            
                
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                Science Technologies/Technicians
            
            What is it about?
            A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings.  Includes instruction in fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, biologic synthesis, assaying and testing, quality control, industrial microbiology, bioprocessing, chromatography and bioseparation, genetic technology, laboratory and hazardous materials safety, and computer applications. 
                
            
                                
        
                
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                Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates 
                
                
                Average public university graduating class:   14 students.
                
                
 
                
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                 Average private university graduating class: 8 students.            
                
                
 
             
            
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                    - Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.                      
                    
- 48% of graduates come from public universities.