Cell and Gene Therapy Certificate, Statewide Program: 268

(G): 268

This certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the cell and gene therapy industry. This certificate is designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in the life sciences or are enrolled in the biotechnology degree program. Students must obtain consent from the biotechnology program coordinator before enrolling in the certificate curriculum. To enter directly into the certificate curriculum, students must have met the prerequisites for the courses.

Program Requirements

A suggested course sequence follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor prior to registration.

BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I 4 semester hours
OR
CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 semester hours
BIOT 120 - Introduction to Cell Culture 2 semester hours
BIOT 121 - Aseptic Technique and Cell Culture Skills 1 semester hour
BIOT 200 - Protein Biotechnology 3 semester hours
BIOT 201 - Protein Biotechnology Skills 1 semester hour
BIOT 240 - Principles of Nucleic Acid Methods 3 semester hours
BIOT 241 - Nucleic Acid Methods 1 semester hour
BIOT 260 - Introduction to the Principles of Cell and Gene Therapy 3 semester hours
BIOT 261 - Laboratory Fundamentals for Cell and Gene Therapy Production 1 semester hour

Total Credit Hours: 19

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Define and explain the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of cell and gene therapy.
Demonstrate technical skills required for the production and characterization of components such as nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and cells.