Biotechnology
Program Description
Biotechnology is the manipulation, such as through genetic engineering, of living organisms or their components to produce useful, usually commercial products, such as pest-resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals, and thus improve the lives of living organisms.
Primarily a lab-based program, students explore the fundamental principles of biotechnology, career pathways, and biotechnology business applications, including medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and green energy. Topics of study include DNA, RNA, and protein technologies; microbiology; genetic diagnostics; health care and pharmaceuticals; food processing, including GMOs; fermentation technology; energy and environmental management; plant tissue culturing; forensic science; cloning; stem cells; and bioethics. Laboratory activities reinforce concepts and principles presented. Students will also become proficient in nontechnical skills required for careers in biotechnology, including formulating hypotheses, experimental design, interpreting data, discussing and communicating scientific results, and record keeping.
For more information about our programs, please view CTECS Program of Studies.
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- DNA, RNA and Protein Technologies
- Genetic Diagnostics
- Food Processing (GMOs)
- Fermentation Technology
- Energy and Environmental Management
- Communicating Scientific Results and Record Keeping
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Wastewater Operator I Certification, Sacramento State University
Operator I: Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants- Course 1: Safety, Beginning Treatment, and Lagoon Systems
- Course 2: Secondary Treatment
- Course 3: Disinfection, Laboratory Procedures, and Math
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Certifications
- Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Clinical Laboratories
- Basic Culture Media: Microbiology Curriculum
- Basic Microscopy: Microbiology Curriculum
- Biochemicals and Gram-Negative Organism ID: Microbiology Curriculum
- Biochemicals and Gram-Positive Organism ID: Microbiology Curriculum
- Core Microbiology Skills
- Basic Molecular Biology Module 1: Basic Science
- Basic Molecular Biology Module 2: Laboratory Practice
- Basic Molecular Biology Module 3: Nucleic Acid Extraction
- Basic Molecular Biology Module 4: PCR and Real-Time PCR
- Antibiotic Stewardship Course Module 1: Be Antibiotics Aware: Antibiotic Resistance
- Antibiotic Stewardship Course Module 2: Be Antibiotics Aware: Adverse Events
- Fundamentals of Working Safely in a Biological Safety Cabinet
10-Hour OSHA Training
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- Animal Care Specialist
- Greenhouse and Field Technician
- Laboratory Support Worker
- Veterinary Assistant
- Health and Safety Specialist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Clinical Research Associate
- Forensic DNA Analyst
- Research Associate
- Bio-medical Engineer
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- Veterinary Assistant
- Health and Safety Specialist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Automation Specialist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Forensic DNA Analyst
- Research Associate
- Bio-medical Engineer
- Quality Control Technician
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University of Connecticut ECE Courses
- SPSS 3245 Plant Breeding and Biotechnology – 3 credits
- SPSS 3230 Biotechnology, Science, Impact, Perception, and Ethics – 3 credits
- SPSS 2120 Environmental Soil Science – 3 credits
- NRME 1000E Environmental Science – 3 credits
- BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology I – 4 credits
- BIOL 1108 Principles of Biology II – 4 credits
CT State Community College Course
- BIO 1810 Basic Techniques in Biotechnology – 4 credits
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