Experimental Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Field of Study: Experimental Biotechnology
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Experimental Biotechnology program prepares students for employment in academia or industries such as health care, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. It provides hands-on experience and valuable technical skills in biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. Part-time study is ideal for those who wish to pursue the certificate while they are employed.
Graduate Policies
For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The program has the following components:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| Classroom courses: | ||
| BIOC 407 | Introduction to Biochemistry: From Molecules To Medical Science a | 4 |
| BIOC 408 | Molecular Biology a | 4 |
| BIOC 501 | Biochemical and Cellular Techniques for Biotechnology b | 3 |
| BIOC 511 | Practice and Professionalism in Biotechnology b | 1 |
| Laboratory courses: c | ||
| BIOC 500 | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology Basics | 1 |
| BIOC 502A | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology and Biochemical Techniques | 2 |
| BIOC 502B | Biotechnology Laboratory: Eukaryotic Molecular and Cellular Biology | 2 |
| BIOC 502C | Biotechnology Laboratory: Mass Spectrometry Techniques | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
- a
These courses provide a strong academic foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology.
- b
These courses about experimental design and the practice of biotechnology cover experimental design, documentation of experiments, and professional skills.
- c
The laboratory courses provide hands-on experience in recombinant protein production, mammalian cell culture, molecular and cell biology, protein detection, immunocytochemistry, and mass spectrometry. During these courses, students receive expert mentoring to help them become proficient in these areas.
Sample Plan of Study
Full Time Schedule
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| BIOC 407 | Introduction to Biochemistry: From Molecules To Medical Science | 4 |
| BIOC 500 | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology Basics a | 1 |
| BIOC 501 | Biochemical and Cellular Techniques for Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOC 511 | Practice and Professionalism in Biotechnology | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOC 408 | Molecular Biology b | 4 |
| BIOC 502A | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology and Biochemical Techniques | 2 |
| BIOC 502B | Biotechnology Laboratory: Eukaryotic Molecular and Cellular Biology | 2 |
| BIOC 502C | Biotechnology Laboratory: Mass Spectrometry Techniques | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
- a
Students may be excused from BIOC 500 if they have taken an equivalent course elsewhere or have learned the material covered in this course through hands-on experience.
- b
Students who have taken equivalent courses at other institutions can substitute other Biochemistry courses (BIOC 412, BIOC 434, BIOC 450) or suitable electives offered by other programs.
Part Time Schedule
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| BIOC 500 | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology Basics a | 1 |
| BIOC 501 | Biochemical and Cellular Techniques for Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOC 511 | Practice and Professionalism in Biotechnology | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOC 502A | Biotechnology Laboratory: Molecular Biology and Biochemical Techniques | 2 |
| BIOC 502C | Biotechnology Laboratory: Mass Spectrometry Techniques | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOC 407 | Introduction to Biochemistry: From Molecules To Medical Science b | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOC 502B | Biotechnology Laboratory: Eukaryotic Molecular and Cellular Biology | 2 |
| BIOC 408 | Molecular Biology b | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
- a
Students may be excused from BIOC 500 if they have taken an equivalent course elsewhere or have learned the material covered in this course through hands-on experience.
- b
Students who have taken equivalent courses at other institutions can substitute other Biochemistry courses (BIOC 412, BIOC 434, BIOC 450) or suitable electives offered by other programs.