Biotechnology brochure - UCSC Extension Silicon Valley

Biotechnology Certificate
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the principles of modern molecular
biology is required. Completion of “Molecular Biology,
Introduction” or an equivalent course in the last five
years, or equivalent experience satisfies this requirement.
Please direct questions about the suitability
of a prerequisite to extensionprogram@ucsc.edu.
For those new to the industry, we recommend
taking “Biotechnology Basics for Non-Scientists”
prior to starting certificate course work
(see ucsc-extension.edu).
Recommended Course Sequence
We recommend that you begin with “Drug Discovery,
Introduction” or “Drug Development Process.” After
that, you may take courses in any sequence, unless
otherwise specified.
Certificate Requirements
To satisfy the requirements for the Certificate
in Biotechnology, you must complete the four
required courses as indicated in both Core A
and Core B, and 8 units of electives from Track 1
and Track 2, for a minimum total of 19 units.
For GPA requirements and program time limits,
see ucsc-extension.edu.
How to Apply
Students are encouraged to establish candidacy
in a certificate program early in their studies.
By doing so, they lock in program requirements,
receive notification of updates to the program
and priority enrollment in fully enrolled courses.
Certificate applications can be submitted online.
Visit ucsc-extension.edu/certificates.
Courses may be taken individually or
as part of the certificate program.
Enrollment Information
Visit ucsc-extension.edu/biosciences,
for the most up-to-date information about
all our bioscience courses and programs,
including instructor biographies, schedules
and textbook requirements.
Enroll online at ucsc-extension.edu.
Curriculum
Prerequisite Courses Units Course
Molecular Biology, Introduction...................3.0.........4213
Required Courses Units Course
Core A—Both required
Drug Discovery, Introduction.........................3.0..........4853
Drug Development Process...........................2.0..........6559
Core B—Choose 2 of 4
Biochemistry, An Introduction .......................3.0..........0022
Cellular Biology.............................................3.0..........3383
Experimental Methods
in Molecular Biology......................................3.0..........1912
Immunology, Principles..................................3.0..........2257
Elective Courses Units Course
(8 units required; a minimum of 1
of the 8 units must be from each track.)
Track 1: Discovery
Biology of Cancer.........................................2.0.........6630
DNA Microarrays—Principles,
Applications and Data Analysis....................3.0.........2183
Gene Expression and Pathways...................2.0.........6020
Human Physiology in Health and Disease....3.0.........6999
Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery.........2.0.........4887
Stem Cell Biology.........................................1.5.......13567
Toxicology Basics for Biotechnology............1.5.........2310
Viruses, Vaccines and Gene Therapy............1.5.........6974
Track 2: Development
Drug Quality Fundamentals.........................1.5.......23400
Good Manufacturing Practices....................3.0.........6328
Intellectual Property Essentials
for the Life Science Industry.........................1.0.........1942
Molecular Diagnostics.................................1.5.......21972
Nanotechnology, Introduction.....................1.0.........4820
Regulation of Drugs and Biologics ..............3.0.......19007
Statistical Design of Experiments:
A Practical Approach...................................2.0.......23096
Also Recommended Units Course
Data Privacy and Security
for Healthcare and Biosciences....................1.5.......30120
Also of Interest Units Course
Biotechnology Basics for Non-Scientists......0.5.........6163
Clinical Trials Essentials:
An Intensive Course.............................. 3.5 ceus.........5433
Note: Any one course from UCSC Extension’s
Bioinformatics, Clinical Trials Design and Management,
Medical Devices or Regulatory Affairs Certificate Programs
may be applied toward meeting the elective unit
requirement for the Biotechnology Certificate.
Prerequisite Course
Molecular Biology, Introduction
This course provides a comprehensive introduction
to molecular biology for nonbiologists and a review
for those who want to refresh and update their
knowledge of this subject. Topics include fundamental
concepts of genes and proteins, central dogma and
the genetic code; structure and function of genes;
gene expression, transcription and translation; protein
structure and function; introduction to genetics;
Mendelian analysis; molecular and population genetics,
genetic markers and maps; and the impact of modern
molecular biology on science and medicine.
Required Courses
Course 4213
Biochemistry, An Introduction
This course covers biochemistry concepts central to
the biotechnology industry with an emphasis on the
enzymatic and metabolic processes of living systems
at the molecular level. Topics include the structure
and function of biomolecules including proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; enzymes and
enzyme kinetics; and metabolism, including energy
production and storage. The course is beneficial for
scientists and non-scientists interested in the critical
biochemistry processes underlying core technologies
in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, diagnostics,
biotechnology and biofuel industries.
Course 0022
Drug Discovery, Introduction
This introductory course provides a framework for
understanding the complex and evolving process of
drug discovery, from target selection to drug optimization.
The instructional team addressed fundamental
principles and cutting-edge approaches to drug
discovery, and provide strategies for implementing
and integrating various scientific approaches. Topics
include target selection; validation; lead discovery,
including primary and secondary screening and
selectivity assays; optimization of properties, including
combinatorial and medicinal chemistry, molecular
modeling and biological approaches; pharmacokinetics
and ADME; and toxicology.
Course 4853
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