Biotechnology
Certificate of Achievement
Career/Technical (Major Code: 01511)
Provides training in the theory and practices of biotechnology, which include introduction to microbiology, cell biology, and molecular biology techniques. Each participant is required to take a qualifying examination prior to certification.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Demonstrate skills, based on biotechnology industry requirements, necessary to successfully apply, interview and perform in biotechnology research internships and/or professional jobs.
Gainful Employment
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Students who complete this program will have acquired the necessary analytical tools to successfully secure gainful employment in the field of study.
For more information regarding the data provided for this program and what it means to you as a student, please feel free to visit our SWC Gainful Employment website at: www.swccd.edu/gainfulemployment.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 72 or MATH 62 |
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I AND II (STEM/BUS) * or INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA II (STEM/BUS) |
2-6 |
| Units | 2-6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 100 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY * | 3 |
| BIOL 101 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY * | 1 |
| BIOL 205 | DNA SCIENCE I | 2 |
| BIOL 229 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH I | 3 |
| CHEM 170 or CHEM 200 |
PREPARATION FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I |
4-5 |
| Units | 13-14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIOL 206 | DNA SCIENCE II | 2 |
| BIOL 211 | INTRODUCTION TO CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 230 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH II | 3 |
| BIOL 265 | GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 28-33 | |
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Higher-numbered courses are also acceptable: BIOL 210 can replace BIOL 100/BIOL 101; CHEM 170 or CHEM 200 can be replaced by higher-numbered chemistry courses; and MATH 72 can be replaced by MATH 62 or higher-numbered math courses except MATH 100, MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 112, or MATH 115.
Some courses within this program may require additional coursework that must be completed prior to enrollment in these courses. Please consult the individual course listings for prerequisites and any other limitations on enrollment.