Bioscience Environmental Laboratory Technologist TCC
Program Description (Major Code: BE61)
Environmental laboratory testing is a crucial aspect of our society’s environmental management. The orchestration of drinking water purification and waste water management, along with pollution remediation dominate the careers available to bioscience environmental laboratory technologists. This program prepares students to work in laboratories associated with environmental management.
Admissions Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
- Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
- Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
Employment Opportunities
Environmental laboratory technicians may work in a wet lab analyzing pH, phosphate levels or microbial screening. Other technicians may determine biological oxygen demand or chemical oxygen demand in samples.
Salary Potential
Minimum: $35,000
Program Additional Fees (Cost are estimated and are subject to change) Books & Supplies: $1,500 and Uniform: $100.00
Blood and Airborne Pathogens: Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens. These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Course Outline
Curriculum
General Education Courses (3 Credits)
Non General Education Courses (6 Credits)
Occupational Courses (15 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 24
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Credits
Estimated Program Cost: $3,504