Certificate Program in Biotechnology

The Certificate Program in Biotechnology is designed to give students the background needed for entry into biotechnology and for advanced study, and it gives recognition for specialization in the field. The Certificate is awarded in conjunction with a degree upon completion of a prescribed set of courses. It is especially suitable for students in the UPBM tracks, but students in other degree programs are also eligible. Upon graduation, students successfully completing the Biotechnology Certificate Program will receive the certificate at their departmental diploma ceremony. The Undergraduate Program in Biology and Medicine administers this certificate, and interested students should contact the Program Office (402 Hutchison Hall) for further information.

BIOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) Courses Required:

• 1.) BIO 110 Principles of Biology I or BIO 112 Perspectives of Biology I
• 2.) BIO 111 Principles of Biology II or BIO 113 Perspectives of Biology II
• 3.) BIO 198 Principles of Genetics
• 4.) BIO/BCH 250 Biochemistry

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES REQUIREMENT: One (1) Course Required, Select from the Following:

• • CSC 170 Introductory Computer Programming
• • CSC 171 Computer Programming
• • ECE 114 Introduction to Computers and Programming
• • Approved equivalent

MICROBIOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Required:

• • MBI 220 Introduction to Microbiology

LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) Courses Needed:

Select one (1) from group 'A' Listing:

• 1.) GROUP A
•      •  MBI 221W Microbiology Laboratory (co-requisite MBI 220)
•      •  BIO 268 Laboratory in Molecular Genetics (prerequisite BIO 202)

Select one (1) from group 'B' Listing:

• 2.) GROUP B
•      •  BIO 228 Lab in Cell & Developmental Biology (prerequisite BIO 199)
•      •  BCH 208 Biochemistry Laboratory (prerequisite BIO/BCH 250)
•      •  MBI 221W Microbiology Laboratory (co-requisite MBI 220)
•      •  BIO 268 Laboratory in Molecular Genetics (prerequisite BIO 202)