Microcredential - Cell Culture

DESCRIPTION
This Microcredential prepares students to work in laboratory or biological manufacturing settings that require the cultivation of prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. It focuses on the upstream portion of the biomanufacturing process. Cell culture skills are essential in various biological fields, including food science, microbiology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and environmental science.

Instruction Method
In person

Skills Acquired

• Beginning microscopy
• Advanced microscopy
• Aseptic technique: biosafety cabinet
• Pipette usage
• Solution mixology
• Aseptic technique: bench
• Protocol comprehension
• Bacterial culture
• Mammalian cell culture or
• Plant cell culture

Courses to Be Completed
To earn this credential, the following courses must be successfully completed:

Course Names and Codes

• BIOL 2204 Biotechnology II or;
• BIOL 2534 Cell Biology or
• BOTY 1614 Plant Biology

Durable Skills Awarded

• Critical thinking

 

 

Prerequisites

• BIOL 1103 Introduction to Biotechnology
• BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology
• CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I

 

 

Credits Earned
8 academic credits towards associate degree

 

 

Shortest Time to Completion
8 months

 

 

Industry Certification for Which the Student Becomes Eligible
The five core Microcredentials, plus the Advanced Cell Density and Light Microscopy credentials offered by the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI)