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Biotechnology Certificate Program


 

You can be qualified to work in the Biotech Manufacturing Industry after completing just 3 courses!


 
Complete Biology 190 & 190L, Biology 191, and Chemistry 100 and earn a Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology
 
Our certificate is stackable so you can also earn higher level Certificates of Achievement and an AS Degree in Biotechnology by completing other courses in the program(Click Images Below for more information)


 

 

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After applying you will be given a date to register before the new semester begins

 

Biotechnology Courses Currently Offered at SCC:

Introduction to Biotechnology - Spring 2022

  • Biology 190-06596: (02/07/2022-04/01/2022)
    • Lecture: Online
  • No Prerequisite!
  • Counts for SCC GE and is UC/CSU transferable!
  • Introduction to the field of biotechnology including a history of its origin and development, a survey of modern industrial applications and accomplishments, ethical considerations, and career paths.
  • This is 1 of only 3 classes needed to earn a certificate!

Introduction to Biotechnology - Spring 2022

  • Biology 190-10771: (02/07/2022-06/05/2022)
    • Lecture: (Hybrid) Mon and Tues 8:35 am - 9:30 am at OHS - Room 102
  • No Prerequisite!
  • Counts for SCC GE and is UC/CSU transferable!
  • Introduction to the field of biotechnology including a history of its origin and development, a survey of modern industrial applications and accomplishments, ethical considerations, and career paths.
  • This is 1 of only 3 classes needed to earn a certificate!

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Spring 2022

  • Biology 190L-06597: (02/10/2022-06/02/2022)
    • Lab: Thurs 5:30 - 8:40 pm - SCC Room U-85
  • Corequisite: Biology 190
  • Counts for SCC GE and is UC/CSU transferable!
  • Laboratory experiments emphasizing basic concepts needed for entry-level employment in the bioscience industry.
  • This is 1 of only 3 classes needed to earn a certificate!

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Spring 2022

  • Biology 190L-10779: (02/07/2022-06/05/2022)
    • Lab: (Hybrid) Thurs and Fri 8:35 am - 9:30 am at OHS - Room 102
  • Corequisite: Biology 190
  • Counts for SCC GE and is UC/CSU transferable!
  • Laboratory experiments emphasizing basic concepts needed for entry-level employment in the bioscience industry.
  • This is 1 of only 3 classes needed to earn a certificate!

Biotechnology A: Basic Laboratory Skills - Spring 2022

  • Biology 191-06599: (02/07/2022-04/01/2022)
    • Lecture and Lab: (Hybrid) Fri 8:35 am - 4:00 pm at SCC - Room U-85
  • No Prerequisite!
  • Skills include maintenance of an industry standard notebook; preparation and sterilization of solutions, reagents, and media; utilization of good aseptic technique, proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, adherence to quality control protocols, and laboratory safety regulations.


Biotechnology Courses Previously Offered at SCC:

Introduction to Biotechnology - Fall 2021

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Fall 2021

Biotechnology A: Basic Laboratory Skills - Fall 2021

Biotechnology B: Proteins - Fall 2021

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Fall 2021

Introduction to Biotechnology - Spring 2021

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Spring 2021

Biotechnology A: Basic Laboratory Skills - Spring 2021

Biotechnology C: Nucleic Acids - Spring 2021

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Spring 2021

Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences - Intersession 2021

Food Safety and Microbiology - Intersession 2021

Introduction to Biotechnology - Fall 2020

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Fall 2020

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Fall 2020

Biotechnology A: Basic Lab Skills - Summer 2020

Introduction to Biotechnology - Summer 2020

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Summer 2020

Introduction to Biotechnology - Spring 2020

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Spring 2020

Biotechnology B: Proteins - Spring 2020

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Spring 2020

Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences - Intersession 2020

Introduction to Biotechnology - Fall 2019

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Fall 2019

Biotechnology C: Nucleic Acids - Fall 2019

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Fall 2019

Biotechnology A: Basic Lab Skills - Summer 2019

Introduction to Biotechnology - Spring 2019

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Spring 2019

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Spring 2019

Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences - Intersession 2019

Biotechnology A: Basic Lab Skills - Fall 2018

Introduction to Biotechnology - Fall 2018

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Fall 2018

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Fall 2018

Cell Culture Techniques - Summer 2018

Introduction to Biotechnology - Spring 2018

Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory- Spring 2018

Biotechnology C: Nucleic Acids - Spring 2018

Cellular and Molecular Biology  - Spring 2018



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Contact Denise Foley (Program Coordinator) for more information.