Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist Overview (6160)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
The College Credit Certificate program has been designed for AA students interested in biotechnology concepts, techniques and equipment. Relevant topics such as molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) extraction and analysis, plasmid transformation, polymerase chain reaction and agarose gel electrophoresis will be covered. Students will gain a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and microbiology.
The Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist College Credit Certificate provides the student with comprehensive knowledge, specific competencies and lab techniques that enhance current skill while establishing a foundation for a successful bioscience career.
This 30-credit certificate offers courses in biotechnology principles, biology, general chemistry and microbiology.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist college credit certificate can be completed in 12 months. The certificate includes 30 credits in biotechnology skills.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Dr. Alexandra Gorgevska, Department Chair for Biotechnology & Natural Science, gorgevsa@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5003
Employment Opportunities
Careers in biotechnology include research associate, cell culture technician, cloning technician. quality control technician, bioinformaticist, fermentation specialist, regulatory affairs, patent law, molecular ecologist, agriculture biotechnologist, protein purification specialist, forensic crime lab technician, cell biologist, brewmaster, business development, mass spectroscopist.
Career Path Notes
Credits in this certificate program will transfer directly into the Associate in Arts (AA) or the Associate in Science (AS) degree program in Biotechnology.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credit: 15)
| BSC2421 | Introduction to Biotechnology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2421L | Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
| BSC1010 | Principles of Biology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC1010L | Principles of Biology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| BSC2420 | Biotechnology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2420L | Biotechnology 1 Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
| BSC2435 | Introduction to Bioinformatics (AA) | 1 credits (1 lecture hours) |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| MCB2010L | Microbiology Lab (AA) | 1 credits (2 lab hours) |
| CHM1046 | General Chemistry 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CHM1046L | General Chemistry 2 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 16)
| BSC1010 | Principles of Biology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC1010L | Principles of Biology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| BSC2421 | Introduction to Biotechnology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2421L | Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 14)
| BSC2420 | Biotechnology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2420L | Biotechnology 1 Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
| CHM1046 | General Chemistry 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CHM1046L | General Chemistry 2 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| MCB2010L | Microbiology Lab (AA) | 1 credits (2 lab hours) |
| BSC2435 | Introduction to Bioinformatics (AA) | 1 credits (1 lecture hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 30