The Biotechnology Research Lab Technician Certificate of Achievement Program is the
third level that introduces students to the field of biotechnology through strengthening
and building on the basic and advanced biotechnology laboratory skills and soft skills
that meet industry standards in a series of courses. This program prepares students
with the skills for laboratory technician positions in biotechnology and in academic
research institutions, such as life science technician and biological technician (with
a bachelor’s degree). The program also provides students 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 and conduct internship (BIOL 50) at a four-year college
prior to transfer to a four-year college.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined
in the major requirements with at least 6 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 necessary skills
for a lab technician job; master advanced biotechnology laboratory skills and good
documentation practice; 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
|
| BIOL 50 |
Internship in Biological Sciences |
4 |
| CHEM 110 |
Elements of General Chemistry |
5 |
| ENGL C1000 |
Academic Reading and Writing |
4 |
| MATH 100 |
College Algebra |
4
|
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
28-30 |
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. |
