Biotechnology Certificate (Spring 2012)
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.
Metropolitan Community College students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.
(Major Code 6150; CIP Code 41.0101)
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 122 | Principles of Chemistry | 5 |
Total Semester Hours: 5
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 135 | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOT 160 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 2 |
| Prerequisites: CHEM 122 and prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 135 or CHEM 124 and CHEM 125 and prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 135 | ||
| All prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| MATH 130 | Technical Mathematics I or higher | 3-5 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate score on the math assessment test | ||
| PHYS 133 | Applied Physics | 5 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 135 or higher |
Total Semester Hours: 14-16
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOT 165 | Laboratory Safety | 1 |
| Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 135 or CHEM 124 and CHEM 125 and prerequisite or corequisite BIOL 135 | ||
| All prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| BIOT 230 | Microbiology for Biotechnology | 5 |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and BIOT 160 and BIOT 165 | ||
| All prerequisites require a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| BIOT 260 | Biotechnology Methods | 5 |
| Prerequisites: Either BIOT 160 or BIOL 160 and either BIOT 165 or BIOL 165 and Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 230 or BIOT 230 | ||
| All prerequisites and corequisites require a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| CHEM 140 | Principles of Organic & Biological Chemistry | 5 |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and either CHEM 122 or (CHEM 124 and CHEM 125)or department approval |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Fourth Semester (optional)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOT 265 | Biotechnology Internship | 4 |
| Prerequisites: BIOT 260 and either BIOT 160 or BIOL 160 and either BIOT 165 or BIOL 165 and department approval |
Total Semester Hours: 4
Total Program Hours: 35-41