Biotechnology Certificate with Laboratory Track

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This program prepares students majoring in biology or chemistry, or with a baccalaureate degree that includes many biology and chemistry courses, for entry into positions in the biotechnology industry responsible for development of new products and quality control. The certificate program is interdisciplinary and enhances majors in biology or chemistry by exposing students to areas of engineering and bulk-processing, which are important in the biotechnology industry. The certificate program is 16 credit hours of classes taken in the colleges of Science and Engineering.

Requirements for a Certificate in Biotechnology - Laboratory Track

1. Prerequisites:

Either currently majoring in biology or chemistry, and completion of two semesters of Introductory Biology, and one semester each of Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Laboratory, Microbiology and Laboratory, and Calculus; or a baccalaureate degree that includes the following courses: two semesters each of Introductory Biology and General Chemistry, and one semester each of Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Laboratory, Microbiology and Laboratory, Organic Chemistry, and Calculus.

2. Required courses:

Note(s):

See the Certificate Programs section located earlier in the College of Science chapter of the catalog for additional information. Students in the Biotechnology Certificate Program are eligible to participate in the Cooperative Education Program through the Career Services Center even if they are not seeking a degree at Cleveland State University.