Microcredential - Safety and SOP

DESCRIPTION
This Microcredential prepares students to work in laboratory and biological manufacturing environments where contamination control is critical. Students will develop the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and apply good manufacturing practices (GMPs). These skills are essential across a wide range of fields, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food science, and environmental science.

Instruction Method
In person

Skills Acquired

• Aseptic technique: bench
• Protocol comprehension
• Lab safety fundamentals
• Safety documentation

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

Course Names and Codes

• BIOL 2104 Biotechnology I or
• BIOL 2204 Biotechnology II or
• BIOL 2534 Cell Biology or
• BIOL 2324 Genetics or
• BOTY 1614 Plant Biology or
• MBIO 2014 General Microbiology

Durable Skills Awarded

• Critical thinking

 

Prerequisites
Depending on course, range from none to:

• BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology and
• CHEM 1074 Fundamentals of Chemistry or
• CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I

 

 

Credits Earned
4–12 academic credits towards associate degree

 

 

Shortest Time to Completion
4 months

 

 

Industry Certification for Which the Student Becomes Eligible
Documentation and Aseptic Technique Microcredentials offered by the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI)