ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Advanced Technical Certificate allows students with a previous background in the sciences or a degree in the sciences (i.e., minimum of A.A.S. or A.A. degree or junior level standing with a minimum of 64 semester hours) to obtain the skills necessary for employment in the rapidly expanding and exciting biotechnology related professions, primarily biomedical research.

The curriculum for the ATC will consist of the BITE courses and an Internship in a biotechnology research laboratory. Students should have a strong science/math background. Permission of the Department Chair is required for enrollment.

Prerequisites:
BITC 1311	Introduction to Biotechnology	3
MATH 2342	Elementary Statistical Methods	3
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
BITC 1302	Biotechnology Laboratory Methods & Techniques	3
BITC 2431	Cell Culture Techniques	4
BITC 2411	Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation	4
Elective	BIOL 2316 Genetics, or BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology, or BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I (must take BIOL 2402 A&P next semester) or CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II and Laboratory	3-4
	Total Hours	14-15
Spring Semester
BITC 1250	Special Studies & Bioethical Issues of Biotechnology	2
BITC 2441	Molecular Biology Techniques	4
BITC 1445	Medical Biotechnology	4
Elective	BIOL 2316 Genetics, or BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology, or BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II or CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II and Laboratory	3-4
	Total	13-14
Summer Semester (12 Weeks)
BITC 2587	Internship-Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	5
	Total	5
	Grand Total	38-40

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