Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant - Academic Certificate (AC)
Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Science, Technology, and Math
- Department: Physical Sciences
- Program Code: BTEC.AC
- Program Type: Academic Transfer
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: No
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Certificate Requirements
Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
---|---|---|
Biology Options | ||
Select one of the following MMBS options: | 4 | |
Option 1: | ||
General Microbiology | ||
General Microbiology Lab | ||
Option 2: | ||
Introduction to Cell Biology | ||
Introduction to Cell Biology Lab | ||
Option 3: | ||
Genetics | ||
Genetics Lab | ||
Chemistry Options | ||
Select one of the following CHEM options: | 5 | |
Option 1: | ||
Quantitative Analysis | ||
Quantitative Analysis Lab | ||
Option 2: | ||
Organic Chemistry II | ||
Organic Chemistry II Lab | ||
Internship | ||
Complete three credits from the following internship course: | 3 | |
Biotechnology Internship | ||
Minimum Credit Hours Required | 12 |
NOTE: This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid due to program length.
Certificate Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
Select one of the following MMBS options: 1 | 4 | |
Option 1: | ||
General Microbiology | ||
General Microbiology Lab | ||
Option 2: | ||
Introduction to Cell Biology | ||
Introduction to Cell Biology Lab | ||
Option 3: | ||
Genetics | ||
Genetics Lab | ||
Select one of the following CHEM options: 1 | 5 | |
Option 1: | ||
Quantitative Analysis | ||
Quantitative Analysis Lab | ||
Option 2: | ||
Organic Chemistry II | ||
Organic Chemistry II Lab | ||
Complete three credits from the following internship course: | 3 | |
Biotechnology Internship | ||
Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Credit Hours Required | 12 |
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The science course options available all have prerequisites that must be met prior to enrollment. Although this academic certificate is only 12 credits, students will need to complete additional courses in order to enroll in the MMBS and CHEM courses that are required for certificate completion.
Additional Advising Note:
The requirements for the Academic Certificate in Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant can be completed in whatever order works best for you, as long as the prerequisites for your selected courses have been met. This certificate is intended to be completed as part of an associate-level program, ideally in either Chemistry or Biology. Please speak with your advisor if you need assistance with academic planning.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Recognize the knowledge and skills that will allow for success in further pursuits within the biotechnology/biomedical research or industry laboratory.
- Obtain laboratory bench experience in an industry or research setting and appreciate the role of science in society.
- Describe the scientific method and apply it within a controlled environment.
- Evaluate their experimental results and determine appropriate conclusions.
- Understand and represent quantitative scientific data in various graphical forms.
- Develop and improve skills of both verbal and written science communication.
- Develop and improve skills in critical thinking and analytical reasoning through quantitative and observational analyses.
- Demonstrate the skills neccesary for the handling of analytical equipment currently used in the biotechnology industry.