Less-than-1-year Certificate in Biotechnology at Essex County College

 

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Less-than-1-year Certificate in Biotechnology at Essex County College

Essex County College
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Biotechnology

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Why major in Biotechnology?
This major prepares you for a career in the field of Biotechnology as a laboratory technician. With experience you may find positions in research, production, and development.

If I major in Biotechnology, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?
The major is job-oriented and not designed for transfer to a baccalaureate program. However, other colleges and universities will apply some or all of the courses you have taken towards a bachelor’s degree, depending upon their program requirements.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
  • Demonstrate mastery of the fundamental concepts of biology, chemistry, and the scientific method;
  • Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental concepts and current applications of cellular and molecular biology;
  • Perform qualitative, quantitative and instrumental analysis of macromolecular samples using established molecular techniques and instrumentation;
  • Use the computer for collecting and assessing laboratory and field data and for preparing reports;
  • Maintain a laboratory notebook according to current Biotechnology industry standards documenting lab procedures, problem solving, data collection, and data analysis;
  • Critically assess the ethical, social, legal and economic implications of current biotechnology research;
  • Assess personal compliance with current lab safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.

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