Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant
Certificate of Achievement Biology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Natural Sciences Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/natural-sciences/
The Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant Certificate Program is a lab-skills based program leading to a Certificate of Achievement. This certificate program introduces students to the biotechnology industry and foundational concepts and practices employed in modern biotechnology industries. With close interactions with local biotechnology industry partners, the industry-responsive curriculum taught in this certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions and career advancement in the biotechnology sector. Upon completion of the Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant certificate, students are eligible to stack an additional certificate (Biotechnology Technician) and AS degree in biotechnology.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit https://www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/biology.php
Required Core:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 75 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOL 76 | Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 77 | Biotechnology A: Basic Lab Skills | 4 |
| MICR 33 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| orCHEM 4 | Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 4H | Honors Beginning Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 20 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 21A | Survey of General and Organic Chemistry | 4 |
Total Units: 17-18