Research Laboratory Technology Associate Degree of Science

The Associate of Science in Research Laboratory Technology is an appropriate degree for students interested in seeking employment as a laboratory technician or for preparation for the Research Laboratory Technology Bachelor in Science program.  This major will provide students with a foundation in chemical laboratory techniques suitable for employment opportunities within local industries as a laboratory technician.  The degree teaches essential skills for environmental testing, chemical testing, and emerging laboratory/analysis opportunities in the energy industry.

We anticipate that 30 students will enroll in this program annually.

This program will provide a foundation in science theory and practice for students to later receive training leading to technician careers in chemical, biological, and environmental testing and compliance; and to prepare students for emerging opportunities in sustainable energy careers. The program will accomplish this by serving as the first two years of the Baccalaureate Degree in Research Laboratory Technology which prepares students to work with modern qualitative and quantitative sample analyses; “good lab practice” and laboratory maintenance; documentation skills for OSHA and other laboratory regulations and standards; and computer systems for program management and reporting. 

As a part of the curriculum for the program students are required to pass the five required courses and one of the elective courses with a "C" or better. And student are required to complete the local General Education requirement for an AS degree, elective course to total a minimum of 60 units, and a minimum GPA of 2.0. 

one elective course from the following list