Biotechnology Overview (6159)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
The College Credit Certificate program has been designed for those students who are currently employed in the biotechnology industry or for those who would like to pursue a biotechnology career or have a bachelor’s degree in another academic discipline.
The Biotechnology 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 19-credit certificate offers courses in biotechnology principles, tissue culture, and instrumentation, and includes an internship with local bioscience firms and institutions.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The Biotechnology credit certificate can be completed in 18 months. The certificate includes nineteen 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 (Credits: 15)
| BSC2421 | Introduction to Biotechnology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2421L | Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
| BSC2420 | Biotechnology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2420L | Biotechnology 1 Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
| BSC2427 | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2427L | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
Electives (4 Credits Required)
| BSC2416C | Introduction to Tissue Culture Lab (AA) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours) |
| BSC2426C | Introduction to Biotechnology Instrumentation Lab (AA) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours) |
| BSC2945C | Biotechnology Internship (AA) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 19
All students must have the corequisites of CHM1045/L for BSC2420/L and the corequisites of CHM1046/L for BSC2427/L or complete these courses during their enrollment in the certificate.
Course Sequence:
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 5)
| BSC2421 | Introduction to Biotechnology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2421L | Introduction to Biotechnology Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 7)
| BSC2420 | Biotechnology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2420L | Biotechnology 1 Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
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| BSC2416C | Introduction to Tissue Culture Lab (AA) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours) |
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| BSC2426C | Introduction to Biotechnology Instrumentation Lab (AA) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours) |
Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 5)
| BSC2427 | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2427L | Biotechnology 2, Molecular Biology, Cell and Immunobiology Lab (AA) | 2 credits (6 lab hours) |
Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 2)
| BSC2945C | Biotechnology Internship (AA) | 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 19
All students must have the corequisites of CHM1045/L for BSC2420/L and the corequisites of CHM1046/L for BSC2427/L or complete these courses during their enrollment in the certificate.