BIOTECHNOLOGY
El Centro only
(Certificate)
(Students pursuing this certificate program are waived from TASP requirements.)
Degree Plan Code: C1.BIOTECHNOLOGY
The El Centro and Mountain View College Biotechnology program offers individuals the choice of a Level I Certificate or a two year Associate Degree program. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in biotechnology, biological research and industrial laboratories.
Biotechnology students will study the theories of modern advances in biotechnology, molecular biology, DNA and RNA technology, and bioethics. Skills will include laboratory management and safety, laboratory operations, planning, recording, and reporting experiments, caring for equipment and living cells, cell and tissue culture, genetics, pipetting, technical writing, and statistical analysis. The final semester will include a capstone internship which will provide a transitional experience from course work to workplace. The biotechnology program will also provide a foundation for students who would like to continue a bachelor's and/or graduate degrees.
Job opportunities include: medical schools, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, colleges, universities and rapidly new emerging occupations.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| BIOL 2420 |
General Microbiology |
4 |
| CHEM 1412 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| BITC 1302 |
Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques |
3 |
| BITC 2286 |
Internship-Biological Technology/Technician |
2 |
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13 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
27-28 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following:
