The program provides a foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics as well as a common core of general studies in English and social sciences. Science laboratory technology is a flexible program that can be tailored to fit the educational requirements of a variety of laboratory-related occupations. Emphasis is placed on bioanalytical and instrumental techniques. In a typical semester, science laboratory technology students earn an average of 17 credit hours. This means that they spend approximately 15 hours in lecture sections and eight to 12 hours in the lab per week, depending on the particular courses.
Several students choose to participate in selected research with various professors.
Science laboratory technicians will be qualified to work with doctors, engineers, biologists, and chemists in manufacturing, research, quality control positions, and toxicology. Flexibility is a big feature of this program. Careful selection of electives will ensure that the graduate will have met those requirements needed for transfer to specific baccalaureate programs. Visit the course description index for more detailed information on courses offered at Alfred State College.