Biotechnology, Certificate

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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 A.A.S. degree or to many B.S. degrees at upper division institutions. Some areas of opportunity for technicians with this certificate include: biomedical technology, biomanufacturing, pharmaceuticals, plant research, and forensics.

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Program Requirements (22 Credits)

BIO 113 - Principles of Biology I (4 Credits)
BIO 201 - Cell Biology (4 Credits)
OR
BIO 205 - Microbiology (4 Credits)
BTC 101 - Introduction to Biotechnology (3 Credits)
BTC 201 - Discovery Research (4 Credits)
OR
BTC 202 - Biomanufacturing (4 Credits)
CHM 101 - Introductory College Chemistry (4 Credits)
OR
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I (4 Credits)
Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)

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Biotechnology, Certificate

Program Requirements (22 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (22 Credits)