Microcredential - Molecular Biology

DESCRIPTION
This Microcredential prepares students to work in laboratory or biological manufacturing settings where genetic engineering is performed. Molecular biology skills are essential in fields such as microbiology, pharmaceuticals, biomanufacturing, 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
• C₁V₁=C₂V₂
• Electrophoresis assay
• PCR
• Transformation
• CRISPR
• Centrifugation

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

Course Names and Codes

• BIOL 2204 Biotechnology II
• BIOL 2534 Cell 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 Quantitative Skills I credentials offered by the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI)