Basic Biotechnology Certificate
Award: Certificate in Basic Biotechnology
No. of credits required: 16
For more information: Contact Associate Professor Jaclyn Madden, 443-412-2046, jmadden@harford.edu (August 15 - June 15); stem@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
The Biotechnology Basic Certificate prepares students for careers as entry-level biotechnicians in the laboratory or in biomanufacturing. The certificate provides students with baseline skills identified by biotechnology industry members as necessary for entry-level employment, including good documentation practices, current good manufacturing practices, and techniques common to bioscience laboratories. This certificate program is suitable for students seeking entry-level employment, or those who seek to augment existing laboratory skills obtained through employment or a biology degree to increase their opportunities for employment in the biotechnology industry. Courses in this certificate apply towards the Biotechnology Certificate and the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in Biotechnology.
Program Goals
- Explain basic principles, concepts, and techniques of biotechnology.
- Execute biotechnology laboratory tasks utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).
- Demonstrate critical thinking and scientific process skills.
- Demonstrate professional judgement and behaviors that adhere to principles of the responsible conduct of research.
Certificate Requirements
In order to earn a certificate from Harford Community College, students must demonstrate basic competencies in English, reading, and mathematics by completing: ENG 018 Integrated Reading and Writing, MATH 020 Pre-Algebra I, and/or a qualifying exam must be passed.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 120 | General Biology I (GL) | 4 |
| BIO 128 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 4 |
| BIO 212 | Principles of Biomanufacturing | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Microbiology (GL) | ||
| Cell Culture Techniques | ||
| Molecular Techniques | ||
| Immunology Principles and Applications | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)