The Biotechnology Research Lab Assistant Certificate of Achievement Program is the
second level that introduces students to the field of biotechnology through strengthening
and building on the basic biotechnology laboratory skills and soft skills that meet
industry standards in a series of courses. This program prepares students with the
skills for entry level and laboratory research assistant positions in biotechnology,
such as manufacturing and biomanufacturing technician, in addition to providing them
with the foundation in microbiology, molecular and cell biology laboratory skills
for undergraduate research at four-year colleges. To gain authentic, hands-on research
experience, students are recommended to take the BIOL 298 path prior to transfer to
a four-year college.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this certificate program, students will learn skills necessary
for a manufacturing or biomanufacturing technician job; master basic biotechnology
laboratory skills and good documentation practices in biomanufacturing; and acquire
work-readiness skills.
Certificate Program Map
REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE
|
UNITS |
|
BIOL 101
or
BIOL 112
or
BIOL 122
or
BIOL 140
|
General Biology I
or
Microbiology
or
Introduction to Biology
or
Introduction to Biotechnology
|
4
or
5
or
4
or
4
|
|
BIOL 141
or
BIOL 298
|
Applied Biotechnology I with Laboratory
or
Undergraduate Research in Microbiology and Molecular Biology
|
4
or
3
|
|
BIOL 142
|
Applied Biotechnology II with Laboratory |
4
|
| ENGL C1000 |
Academic Reading and Writing |
4 |
| MATH 100 |
College Algebra |
4
|
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
19-21 |
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
