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)

Science Division

Career Certificate

First Semester

CHEM 122  Principles of Chemistry..............................5
          Total Semester Credit Hours..........................5

Second Semester

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 133  Technical Mathematics I or higher*.................3-5
          Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher
          or appropriate score on the math assessment test
PHYS 133  Applied Physics*.....................................5
          Prerequisite: MATH 133 or higher
          Total Semester Credit Hours......................14-16

Third Semester

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 Credit Hours.........................16

Fourth Semester (optional)

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 PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS.......................35-41
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required