Biotechnology
Certificate

The Biotechnology certificate is designed for the technician-in training with the academic background and work experience to complete a program in one year, work immediately, and advance with on-the-job experience. The credits earned in the certificate can be applied to the AAS degree or t many BS degrees at upper division institutions. Some areas of opportunity for technicians with this certificate include: biomedical technology, biomanufacturing, pharmaceuticals, plant research, and forensics.

Program Requirements                                        22 Credits

   BIO 101 General Biology I ......................................  4
              OR
   BIO 113 Principles of Biology I ................................(4)
   BIO 201 Cell Biology ...........................................  4
              OR
   BIO 205 Microbiology ...........................................(4)
   BTC 101 Introduction to Biotechnology ..........................  3
   BTC 201 Discovery Research .....................................  4
              OR
   BTC 202 Biomanufacturing .......................................(4)
   CHM 101 Introduction to College Chemistry ......................  4
              OR
   CHM 103 General Chemistry I ....................................(4)
   MAT 101 College Algebra ........................................  3

Certificate Requirement ........................................... 22