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Biotechnology Certificate (Fall 2008)
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Greater Kansas City and specifically Johnson County have numerous biological-, pharmaceutical- and chemical-related formulating, manufacturing, research and testing companies. Many of these facilities employ scientific technicians to support the endeavors of their professional scientists and engineers.

JCCC’s science technology program is designed to develop scientific support personnel for the metropolitan area.

This program offers specific knowledge and training designed to provide you with entry-level skills for employment as a technician. It also provides the breadth of background sufficient to encourage change and flexibility.

The biotechnology vocational certificate is for students seeking employment in the biotechnology industry either in private or academic research laboratories. This certificate will demonstrate to potential employers that the student has experience in performing a variety of techniques necessary for the day-to-day operation.

Note: Metropolitan Community College students should seek specific counsel from the JCCC program personnel for the appropriate course plan and numbers.

Missouri students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.

(Major Code 6150; CIP Code 41.0101)

Science Department

Career Certificate

First Semester

BIOL 135  Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology.............4
BIOT 160  Introduction to Biotechnology*.......................2
BIOT 165  Laboratory Safety*...................................1
CHEM 122  Principles of Chemistry..............................5
MATH 133  Technical Mathematics I or higher*.................3-5
          Total Semester Credit Hours......................15-17
Note: CHEM 122 must be taken before BIOT 160 and BIOT 165

Second Semester

BIOL 230  Microbiology*........................................3
BIOT 260  Biotechnology Methods*...............................5
CHEM 140  Principles of Organic & Biological Chemistry*........5
PHYS 133  Applied Physics*.....................................5
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18

Third Semester

BIOT 265  Biotechnology Internship - optional*.................4
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS.......................33-39
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required