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Biotechnology
Prepare for a high-tech career in biotechnology by completing this certificate and working in local industry, or using it to
complement an associate or bachelor’s degree in the life sciences. Complete this program by taking classes in
combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
Biotechnology — Certificate for Direct Employment
What can I do with this certificate?
Career Options: Entry-level positions in biotechnology laboratories or career advancement when used to supplement
existing degrees or work experience.
Academic Options: Complete additional courses to earn an associate of science degree.
Location: West Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-6763
lead faculty: 206-6810
Program/major Codes: CRTBIOTECH/BTE
Program Prerequisites
Before enrolling in this program, you must complete the following courses:
mat 122* or higher, or placement into mat 151 or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Bio 181in* general Biology i: majors (F-Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CHm 151*/151lB* or
151in* general Chemistry i (F-Sp-Su). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Required Core Course - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
CHm 152*/152lB* or
152in* general Chemistry ii (F-Sp-Su) sun# CHm 1152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CHm 235*/235lB* or
235in* general organic Chemistry i (F-Sp-Su) sun# CHm 2235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CHm 236*/236lB* or
236in* general organic Chemistry ii (F-Sp-Su) sun# CHm 2236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bio/mlt 110** techniques and mathematics for the laboratory (F-Sp). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bio 206 Biotechnology instrumentation i (F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bio 207* Biotechnology instrumentation ii (Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bio 299* introduction to Co-op: Biotechnology (F-Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Bio 299WK* Co-op Work in Biotechnology (F-Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-41
* this course has a prerequisite, co-requisite, or recommendation. see course description section.
** this course may be fulfilled with a satisfactory score on the Bio 110 assessment exam.
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
BiotECHnologY
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