Certificate in Biotechnology

Grounded in biological sciences, chemistry and advanced technology, biotechnology employs biological systems to solve scientific challenges that impact society. Through this certificate, you will diversify your education and become better equipped for careers in:

• Research and Development
• Human Health
• Animal Health
• Pharmaceuticals

In this unique certificate, you will be challenged to apply your scientific knowledge and solve problems. You will routinely formulate and execute experimental approaches, analyze data, and communicate results. Through this experience you will work to master:

• Spectroscopy (Abs, Fluorescence, Luminescence)
• Quantitative Analysis
• Separation Science (HPLC)
• DNA Manipulation (Primer Design, PCR, DNA Gels)
• Expression of proteins in microbial systems
• Cell-based Analysis (Flow cytometry)
• Tools used in Bioinformatics

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BTEC 300	Research Methods in Biotechnology	3
BTEC 305	Molecular and Microbiological Techniques	4
Choose from the following pathways
Bioscience Pathway
BTEC 400	Applied Immunology	3
BTEC 550	Applied Bioinformatics	2
OR
BioAnalytical Pathway
BTEC 475	Applied Separation Science and Quantitative Analysis	6