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Students in the Biotechnology Program take courses in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Mathematics, and Biotechnology. The core curriculum for this two year program is listed below and includes all of the required courses.

OPTIONS:

Students have the option to receive one of two Certificates of Achievement upon completion of designated coursework. An Associate Degree in Biotechnology is another option if general education requirements are also fulfilled.

  • Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology
  • Manufacturing Operator Certificate
  • Associate in Science in Biotechology

CORE CURRICULUM FOR THE BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

CHEM M12: Introductory Chemistry or Chem 1A, General Chemistry

CHEM M13: Introductory Chemistry or Chem 1B, General Chemistry

BIO M2A: General Biology

BIO M2B: General Biology II (or PHSO M01: Human Physiology)

MICR M01: General Microbiology

PHSO M01: Human Physiology (or BIOL M02B: General Biology II)

MATH M15: Introductory Statistics

ENGL M01A: English Composition

BIOT M01A: Introduction to Biotechnology & Molecular Biology I

BIOT M01B: Introduction to Biotechnology & Molecular Biology II

BIOT M02A: Environmental Control & Process Support

BIOT M02B: Manufacturing: Quality Control and Validation

BIOT M02C: Cell Culture and Microbial Fermentation

BIOT M02D: Bioprocessing: Recovery & Purification

BIOT M02E: Business and Governmental Regulation

Send mail to mpanec@vcccd.edu with questions or comments.

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