(Level I Certificate)
El Centro campus only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.BIOTECH.24
Dallas College Biotechnology program offers individuals the choice of a Level I Certificate program. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in biotechnology, biological research, and industrial laboratories.
Biotechnology students will study the theories of modern advances in biotechnology, molecular biology, DNA and RNA technology, and bioethics. Skills will include laboratory management and safety, laboratory operations, planning, recording, and reporting experiments, caring for equipment, and living cells, cell and tissue culture, immunology, pipetting, technical writing, and statistical analysis. The final semester will incorporate bioethics, biomedicine, and research on special topics pertinent to the field of biotechnology. An externship is embedded within the curriculum that will provide a transitional experience from course work to workplace. The biotechnology program will also provide a foundation for students who would like to continue a bachelor’s and/or graduate degrees.
Job opportunities include medical schools, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, colleges, universities and rapidly new emerging occupations.
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