Biotechnology Certificate

(G): 219

This certificate curriculum is intended to prepare people for immediate employment in the biotechnology field. This curriculum is suitable for students currently working in the biotechnology or medical technology field who want to upgrade or update their skills, or for those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences and want additional training. Students must obtain consent of 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 biotechnology courses (see Course Descriptions section in this catalog).

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

BIOT 110 - Introduction to Biotechnology 2 semester hours
BIOT 120 - Cell Culture and Cell Function 3 semester hours
BIOT 200 - Protein Biotechnology 4 semester hours
BIOT 230 - Basic Immunology and Immunological Methods 4 semester hours
BIOT 240 - Nucleic Acid Methods 4 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 17

Program Outcomes

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

Independently complete basic laboratory tasks common to biotechnology such as documentation, pipetting, buffer preparation, dilutions, and gel electrophoresis.
Define and explain the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of biotechnology.