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Biotechnology Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
24

First Year

Semester 1

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
RE
CHEM 309
Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
5
Req
ENGWR 300
College Composition
3
RE
BIOL 310
General Biology
4

Semester 2

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
BIOT 301
Biotechnology and Human Health
3
RE
STAT 300
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4

Second Year

Semester 3

5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
BIOT 311
Biotechnology Laboratory Methods - Molecular Techniques
2
Req
BIOT 312
Biotechnology Laboratory Methods - Microbial and Cell Culture Techniques
2
RE
BIOT 305 1
Introduction to Bioinformatics
1

1 or BIOT 307 or BIOT 498

Explanation of Categories
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program

Career path

Career Options:

This certificate opens the door for entry-level work in the bioscience industry in the areas of research and development, production, clinical testing, and diagnostic work, but many employers require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Potential employers include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as laboratories in hospitals, government and universities.

Advising Notes:

  • BIOL 303 and 310 meet the minimum requirements for this certificate, but BIOL 400, 440, or 442 are recommended as they better prepare students for success in biotechnology.

Scheduling Notes:

  • BIOT 307 and 311 are offered as 1st-8-week classes.
  • BIOT 305 and 312 are offered as 2nd-8-week classes.

Other Notes:

  • Most of the courses in this certificate can also be applied toward the Biotechnology A.S. degree.
  • An internship (BIOT 498) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn between 0.5 – 4.0 units for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through BIOT 498. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 12, 2024

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